| Title: |
The Effects of a Science-Based Community Intervention on Health Outcomes in Minority Children: The Translational Health in Nutrition and Kinesiology Program. |
| Authors: |
Perry, Arlette C.; Flanagan, Emily W.; Velasquez, Carolina; Bolon, Kara D.; Zito, Gina C.; Ahn, Soyeon |
| Source: |
Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Sep2021, Vol. 18 Issue 9, p1074-1081, 8p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 3 Graphs |
| Subject Terms: |
SCIENCE; AFTER school programs; CHILDREN of minorities; NUTRITION; KINESIOLOGY |
| Abstract: |
Background: This study evaluated the effects of a novel nutrition and movement science after-school program integrating laboratory experiences for minority children. Laboratory experiences demonstrated how the body moves, functions, and performs in response to exercise and healthy nutrition. Methods: A total of 76 children from 4 after-school programs that were primarily Latino and black were randomly assigned to either an experimental translational health in nutrition and kinesiology (THINK; n = 46) or standard curriculum that served as the control group (CON; n = 30). An analysis of covariance controlling for baseline values was used to compare differences between THINK and CON after the 4-month intervention. Results: Following the program, THINK participants evidenced lower triceps and subscapular skinfold thickness (P |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |