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Thomas, Helen – Health Education Research, 2006
The purpose of this paper is to critically reflect upon the mixed/modest results of the primary studies related to the effectiveness of physical activity enhancement and improving nutritional intake in obesity prevention programs for children and youth. The results of a recent review of this topic that included 57 randomized controlled trials…
Descriptors: Program Design, Obesity, Physical Activities, Prevention

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