Key result
The CATCH program significantly slowed the increase in risk of overweight from third to fifth grade compared to control schools (2% vs 13% increase in girls; 1% vs 9% increase in boys).
Why the study?
Does community-based implementation of the CATCH program prevent the increase in risk of overweight in low-income, predominantly Hispanic third-grade children?
Observational (n=896)
Yes
Does community-based implementation of the CATCH program prevent the increase in risk of overweight in low-income, predominantly Hispanic third-grade children?
Implementation of the CATCH program in low-income, predominantly Hispanic schools significantly slowed the increase in overweight risk among children from third to fifth grade.
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Cautious support for CATCH-like programs in similar schools; hypothesis-generating and requires RCTs before changing practice.
Coleman et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Risk of overweight (n=896). Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) program vs. Untreated matched control schools was evaluated on Risk of overweight or overweight. The CATCH program significantly slowed the increase in risk of overweight from third to fifth grade compared to control schools (2% vs 13% increase in girls; 1% vs 9% increase in boys).
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