Efficacy of a compulsory homework programme for increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in children: a cluster randomised controlled trial
NZ Research Abstract
posted by Research Admin 1 on 16 September 2019
Authors
Scott Duncan
T. Stewart
Julia McPhee
Robert Borotkanics
Kate Prendergast
Caryn Zinn
Kim Meredith-Jones
Rachael W. Taylor
Claire McLachlan
Grant Schofield
Year of Publication
2019
Source
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Volume 16, Article number: 80 (2019)
Publication Type
Journal article
Abstract
This trial evaluates the success of a 'Healthy Homework' initiative designed to get children to engage in healthy behaviour at home. The most successful outcome was an increase in physical activity.
Type of Study
Randomised controlled trial
How to Access
This is an open access article and can be read in free full text at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-019-0840-3