Susanne Ring-Dimitriou
University of Salzburg, Dept. Training and Exercise Science, Salzburg, Austria
Publications
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Research Article
Feasibility study to implement an interdisciplinary lifestyle and health program for adolescents and the evaluation of the programs benefits for maintaining health
Author(s): Anja Schuster*, Karin Schwenoha, Edith Oberkofler, Gerald Lirk, Elisabeth Ardelt-Gattinger, Daniel Weghuber, Susanne Ring-Dimitriou, Thomas Freudenthaler, Gertie J. Oostingh and Barbara Bogner
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of an interdisciplinary lifestyle and health program for adolescents embedded in a school setting for maintaining or improving health. Design: Health parameters, anthropometric measurements and 50 biomedical parameters were assessed. A Physical Fitness Test battery was performed and an eencoded and standardized eating and physical activity behaviour questionnaire was used to assess food preferences, behaviour and self-perception. These data were collected at three timepoints. Participants were split into control and intervention group; the latter received a nutrition and health-based workshop. Analysis was focused on changes observed over time within the control and intervention group. Settings: The study was performed as a feasibility st.. Read More»