Two-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial to assess the sustainability of a school intervention to improve the implementation of a school-based nutrition policy.

Luke WolfendenNicole NathanKathryn L ReillyTessa DelaneyLisa M JanssenRenee C ReynoldsRachel SutherlandJenna HollisChristophe LecathelinaisChristopher M WilliamsRebecca WyseJohn WiggersSze Lin Yoong

Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2019)

The intervention was effective in achieving long-term school adherence to a state-wide canteen policy at 24-month follow-up. SO WHAT?: The findings suggest that sustained improvements in implementation of school nutrition policies is possible following a period (12 months) of comprehensive implementation support.

Keyphrases

physical activity
healthcare
mental health
public health
primary care
randomized controlled trial
quality improvement
high school
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss