Impact of 20 Week Lifestyle Intervention Package on Anthropometric Biochemical and Behavioral Characteristics of Schoolchildren in North India

Conclusion: A school-based lifestyle intervention package favorably affected anthropometric (weight, waist circumference and triceps and biceps thickness) and behavioral parameters. At least 20 weeks of healthy lifestyle promoting intervention package should be included in school curriculum in each academic year for sustainable impact and behavioral change to reduce the burden of lifestyle disorders.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - September 27, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Thakur, J. S., Bharti, B., Tripathy, J. P., Dhawan, V., Bhansali, A. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research