Changes in diet and physical activity resulting from the Shape Up Somerville community intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study is to describe the behavioral changes in children resulting from Shape Up Somerville (SUS), a community-based, participatory obesity prevention intervention that used a multi-level, systems-based approach. It was set in Somerville, an urban, culturally diverse community in Massachusetts, USA.

Methods

This was a non-randomized, controlled 2-year community-based intervention trial with children enrolled in grades 1 to 3 (ages 6-8 years). Overall, the SUS intervention was designed to create environmental and policy change to impact all aspects of a child's day. Pre-post outcomes were compared between Somerville and two control communities that were chosen based on socio-demographic similarities. Behavioral outcomes were fruit and vegetable a

SUBMITTER: Folta SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3852296 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature