Peer mentor versus teacher delivery of a physical activity program on the effects of BMI and daily activity: protocol of a school-based group randomized controlled trial in Appalachia

Peer mentor versus teacher delivery of a physical activity program on the effects of BMI and daily activity: protocol of a school-based group randomized controlled trial in Appalachia

Abstract Background Rural Appalachian populations have poorer health and fewer positive health-related behaviors compared to other United States populations. Appalachians are the most sedentary U.S. population and teens are particularly sedentary. Obesity prevention through improving physical activi...

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Main Authors: Laureen H. Smith, Rick L. Petosa, Abigail Shoben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Peer mentoring
Physical activity
BMI
Appalachia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5537-z

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