The Effects of a Science-Based Community Intervention on Health Outcomes in Minority Children: The Translational Health in Nutrition and Kinesiology Program
| Autor: | Emily W. Flanagan, Gina Zito, Carolina Velasquez, Soyeon Ahn, Arlette C. Perry, Kara D. Bolon |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Gerontology
genetic structures Physical fitness Health Behavior Nutritional Status Health Promotion Health outcomes 03 medical and health sciences Grip strength 0302 clinical medicine Intervention (counseling) Outcome Assessment Health Care Medicine Aerobic exercise Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Child Curriculum Exercise Schools Kinesiology business.industry 030229 sport sciences business Community intervention |
| Zdroj: | Journal of physical activityhealth. 18(9) |
| ISSN: | 1543-5474 |
| Popis: | Background: This study evaluated the effects of a novel nutrition and movement science after-school program integrating laboratory experiences for minority children. Laboratory experiences demonstrated how the body moves, functions, and performs in response to exercise and healthy nutrition. Methods: A total of 76 children from 4 after-school programs that were primarily Latino and black were randomly assigned to either an experimental translational health in nutrition and kinesiology (THINK; n = 46) or standard curriculum that served as the control group (CON; n = 30). An analysis of covariance controlling for baseline values was used to compare differences between THINK and CON after the 4-month intervention. Results: Following the program, THINK participants evidenced lower triceps and subscapular skinfold thickness (P P P P P Conclusion: An innovative curriculum featuring nutrition and kinesiology education interfaced with hands-on laboratory experiences and physical activities can improve physical outcomes and health-related behaviors in after-school programs serving minority children. |
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