Influence of a lifestyle intervention in preschool children on physiological and psychological parameters (Ballabeina): study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Niederer Iris (Author), Kriemler Susi (Author), Zahner Lukas (Author), Bürgi Flavia (Author), Ebenegger Vincent (Author), Hartmann Tim (Author), Meyer Ursina (Author), Schindler Christian (Author), Nydegger Andreas (Author), Marques-Vidal Pedro (Author), Puder Jardena J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are increasing dramatically worldwide. Children of low socioeconomic status and/or children of migrant background are especially at risk. In general, the overall effectiveness of school-based...