Effects of a physical activity and nutrition program in retirement villages: a cluster randomised controlled trial

Effects of a physical activity and nutrition program in retirement villages: a cluster randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background This cluster randomised controlled trial aimed to determine if a 6- month home-based intervention could improve the physical activity and dietary behaviours of adults aged 60 to 80 years living in retirement villages located in Perth, Western Australia. Methods Participants (n = ...

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Main Authors: Jonine Jancey, Anne-Marie Holt, Andy Lee, Deborah Kerr, Suzanne Robinson, Li Tang, A.S. Anderson, Andrew P. Hills, Peter Howat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Retirement villages
Physical activity
Strength exercise
Walking
Fruit and vegetable intake
Weight management
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0543-6

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