Impact of Non-Commercialism Policy in Seattle Schools

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Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

This pilot study on the impact of a non-commercialism policy in Seattle schools will assess and evaluate obesity-related health outcomes of a real-life policy decision, recently voted on and adopted by the Seattle School Board. The policy reduces the exposure to advertising and other marketing pressures, including those from commercial food vendors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00063700

Run by

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Starts

2002-09-01

Expected to finish

2005-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-01-13

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

• Seattle school — Seattle, Washington, United States

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