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The Zamzee program, a tool for children aged 8-14, was found usable but did not significantly increase physical activity or reduce BMI in a pilot school study. Larger trials are needed to confirm effectiveness.

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  • Pediatric health
  • Public health interventions
  • Technology in education

Background:

  • Pediatric obesity rates have risen significantly over 30 years, necessitating new interventions.
  • Technological tools are needed to promote physical activity in children.
  • The Zamzee program combines an activity meter with a motivational website for children aged 8-14.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of implementing the Zamzee program in a school setting.
  • To evaluate the Zamzee program's potential to improve physical activity levels in children.
  • To explore a collaborative model involving a medical center, private sector, and schools for obesity intervention.

Main Methods:

  • An 8-week pilot observational study was conducted in a single fifth-grade classroom.
  • Measurements included Body Mass Index (BMI), physical activity via 3-day recall survey, and user satisfaction.
  • Data were collected pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Seven out of 11 enrolled children completed the study.
  • A median increase of 17 minutes in total activity time was observed.
  • No significant change in BMI percentile was found; the median change was 0.
  • Both children and caregivers reported high ease of use for the Zamzee meter and website.

Conclusions:

  • The Zamzee program demonstrated usability among children and caregivers.
  • The program did not yield statistically significant improvements in physical activity or BMI.
  • Collaborative school-based obesity interventions are feasible but require larger studies to establish effectiveness.