What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the effectiveness of a school-based curriculum on weight management for adolescents.

May 28, 2026

Body Power: School-Based Weight Management for Adolescents

Key Points

To assess the effectiveness of a school-based curriculum on weight management for adolescents.
Twenty-lesson curriculum focusing on body image, physical activity, and healthy food choices.
Implemented in a rural middle school with involvement from community and parents.
Measured participant knowledge, attitudes, and food behaviors.
Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge about healthy eating and physical activity.
Positive changes in attitudes towards body image were reported.
Enhanced food behavior outcomes were observed among adolescents.

Abstract

Body Power! is a 20-lesson, school-based curriculum for adolescents that focuses on weight management. Activity-oriented lessons strive for improvement of body image, inclusion of regular activity, and better decision-making for healthy food choices. The program was piloted in a rural middle school by an Extension county agent and a health/physical education teacher. Participant knowledge, attitude, and food behavior was measured. Parent and community involved was encouraged. The program has been replicated in other settings and the complete package is available.

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