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School-based programs for obesity prevention: what do adolescents recommend?

D Neumark-Sztainer1, S L Martin, M Story

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55454-1015, USA.

American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|August 1, 2000
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Adolescent students desire weight control programs that are fun, interactive, and accessible. These programs should offer diverse physical activities and be inclusive for all students, irrespective of their weight status.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood and adolescent obesity is a significant public health concern.
  • Effective weight management strategies for adolescents require understanding their preferences and needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore adolescent boys' and girls' preferences for weight control programs.
  • To identify key characteristics desired in school-based weight management interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted twenty-five focus groups with 203 adolescent students (junior high and high school).
  • Participants were recruited from schools in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents prioritized programs that were fun, interactive, accessible, and convenient.

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  • Low cost, sensitivity to adolescent needs, and multiple physical activity options were highly valued.
  • Inclusivity, offering programs to all students regardless of weight, was a crucial demand.

    • Conclusions:

    • School-based weight control programs should incorporate adolescent-centered design principles.
    • Interventions must be engaging, flexible, affordable, and universally accessible to promote participation and effectiveness.