Changes in weight status, quality of life and behaviours of South Australian primary school children: results from the Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle (OPAL) community intervention program

• Main Authors: Lucinda Bell (Author), Shahid Ullah (Author), Eva Leslie (Author), Anthea Magarey (Author), Timothy Olds (Author), Julie Ratcliffe (Author), Gang Chen (Author), Michelle Miller (Author), Michelle Jones (Author), Lynne Cobiac (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern worldwide. Community-based obesity prevention interventions offer promise due to their focus on the broader social, cultural and environmental contexts rather than individual behaviour change and their potential for sustainabil...