Randomized Controlled Trial of a Primary Care and Home-Based Intervention for Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors
Author(s) -
Kevin Patrick,
Karen J. Calfas,
Gregory J. Norman,
Marion F. Zabinski,
James F. Sallis,
Joan W. Rupp,
Jennifer Covin,
John Cella
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
archives of pediatrics and adolescent medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3628
pISSN - 1072-4710
DOI - 10.1001/archpedi.160.2.128
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , telephone counseling , physical therapy , physical activity , intervention (counseling) , body mass index , sedentary behavior , nursing
Many adolescents do not meet national guidelines for participation in regular moderate or vigorous physical activity (PA); limitations on sedentary behaviors; or dietary intake of fruits and vegetables, fiber, or total dietary fat. This study evaluated a health care-based intervention to improve these behaviors.
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