Open AccessProcess and Impact Evaluation of theRomp & ChompObesity Prevention Intervention in Early Childhood Settings: Lessons Learned from Implementation in Preschools and Long Day Care Settings
Author(s) -
Andrea de Silva,
Colin Bell,
Peter Kremer,
Janet Park,
Lisa Demajo,
Michael Smith,
Sharon Sharp,
Melanie Nichols,
Lauren Carpenter,
Rachel Boak,
Boyd Swinburn
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
childhood obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 2153-2176
pISSN - 2153-2168
DOI - 10.1089/chi.2011.0118
Subject(s) - childhood obesity , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , public health , gerontology , psychology , library science , sociology , medicine , nursing , obesity , overweight , computer science
The Romp & Chomp controlled trial, which aimed to prevent obesity in preschool Australian children, was recently found to reduce the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity and improve children's dietary patterns. The intervention focused on capacity building and policy implementation within various early childhood settings. This paper reports on the process and impact evaluation of this trial and the lessons learned from this complex community intervention.
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