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Development of a nutrition and physical activity booklet to engage seniors
Linda Burke1, Peter Howat, Andy H Lee
1School of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U 1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia. Linda.Burke@foodbankwa.org.au
Background:
This paper describes the development and process evaluation of an interactive booklet aimed at motivating older adults to improve their nutrition and physical activity.
Findings:
The booklet was developed in consultation with seniors via focus groups, individual interviews and self administered questionnaires. The booklet was disseminated to a group of 114 seniors as the main component of a 12-week intervention program. Process evaluation was conducted during and at the end of the intervention period.A large proportion of participants (86%) were engaged in the program in that they had, as a minimum, read the booklet. The majority of the participants found the booklet provided them with useful and interesting advice in an easy-to-read and informative manner. Three quarters (76%) reported the materials to be motivating and increased their awareness of nutrition and physical activity, while 79% intended to continue with changes to their physical activity and diet after the program concluded.
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