YMCA-Physical Activity and Nutrition

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Conditions studied: Childhood Obesity

In brief

There is an epidemic rise in the number of overweight and obese children. Overweight and obesity in children tracks into adulthood and carries elevated risk of chronic diseases such as seen with the metabolic syndrome (i.e., elevated glucose, hypertension, etc.). Low levels of PA and poor nutrition seem to be tightly linked to the increase in overweight and obesity. A minimal intervention that targets simple strategies for both sides of the energy balance equation may diminish overweight and obesity. Increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity and improving nutrition through snacks is a feasible, low cost strategy and can be disseminated nationally through the YMCA, if successful. Specifically, we expect that children receiving YMCA PAN will show smaller changes in BMI after 3 years of the intervention when compared to children not receiving YMCA PAN (i.e. standard, existing YMCA After School Program or "YMCA standard care").

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01107678

Run by

University of Kansas

People needed

966

Starts

2007-07-01

Expected to finish

2013-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-01-09

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 7. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• kindergarten through second grade age;

You may not qualify if…

• no BMI requirements but must meet age requirements and be available throughout the duration of the study

Where it is running

• Energy Balance Lab, The University of Kansas — Lawrence, Kansas, United States

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