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Increasing activity and improving nutrition through a schools-based programme: Project Energize. 1. Design,

David Graham¹, Sarah Appleton, Elaine Rush

¹Waikato Clinical School, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. grahamd@waikatodhb.govt.nz

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Project Energize is a school-based nutrition and activity program evaluated in a 2-year study. This research details the program

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Area of Science:

Childhood obesity prevention
Public health interventions
School-based health programs

Background:

Project Energize is a comprehensive school-based nutrition and physical activity program.
Designed to address childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of Project Energize.
Assess impact on children's health, fitness, and environment.

Main Methods:

A 2-year cluster-randomised longitudinal study involving 62 primary schools.
3,000 children (5 or 10 years old) enrolled, comparable by age, sex, and school decile.
Measures include body composition, physical characteristics, fitness, and environmental factors.

Main Results:

The study is currently underway, with data collection ongoing.
Initial participant enrollment achieved comparability across groups.

Conclusions:

This study will provide valuable insights into the efficacy of school-based health promotion programs.
Findings will inform future interventions for childhood obesity prevention.