Changes in weight status, quality of life and behaviours of South Australian primary school children: results from the Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle (OPAL) community intervention program

Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern worldwide. Community-based obesity prevention interventions offer promise due to their focus on the broader social, cultural and environmental contexts rather than individual behaviour change and their potential for sustainabil...

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Main Authors: Lucinda Bell, Shahid Ullah, Eva Leslie, Anthea Magarey, Timothy Olds, Julie Ratcliffe, Gang Chen, Michelle Miller, Michelle Jones, Lynne Cobiac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7710-4