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Promoting healthy beverage consumption habits among elementary school children: results of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge 'Water Does Wonders' interventions in London, Ontario.

Bridget R IrwinMark SpeechleyPiotr WilkAndrew F ClarkJason A Gilliland
Published in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2019)
An intervention intended to promote healthy beverage consumption yielded effects in the expected direction; however, they were small and not statistically significant. This is likely because the educational interventions were not fully aligned with the goals of the 'Water Does Wonders' program, preventing them from evoking meaningful changes in dietary behaviours.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • mental health
  • quality improvement