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The Translational Health in Nutrition and Kinesiology (THINK) program improved adolescent health by enhancing physical fitness, body composition, and knowledge in nutrition and exercise science. This whole-child approach positively impacted lifestyle behaviors and well-being.

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  • whole child
  • initiatives to enhance youth health and well-being.
  • The Translational Health in Nutrition and Kinesiology (THINK) program was developed to address physical, psychological, and educational aspects of youth development.

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  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the THINK program in improving personal health and lifestyle behaviors among adolescents.
  • To assess the impact of a comprehensive, in-school curriculum on youth well-being.

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  • 81 adolescents (ages 12.50 ± 0.62) were assessed over three academic years (2019, 2021, 2023).
  • Evaluations included physical literacy measures (PAES, PAPS), nutrition and exercise knowledge tests, social-emotional learning surveys, and physical assessments (body composition, fitness).

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in body composition (% body fat decreased, lean body mass increased; p < 0.001).
  • Physical fitness components (muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, power, flexibility) and physical literacy measures (PAES, PAPS, knowledge) showed significant improvements (p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • An integrated, in-school curriculum focusing on the whole child can effectively improve adolescent body composition, physical fitness, and physical literacy.
  • The THINK program demonstrates a successful model for enhancing multiple dimensions of youth health and well-being.