ALDINE - UT PARTNERSHIP TO PREVENT OBESITY IN YOUTH

ALDINE - UT 合作预防青少年肥胖

• 批准号: 7032866
• 负责人: Janet C. Meininger
• 金额: $ 22.28万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-09-15 至 2007-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7032866
• 关键词: adolescence (12-20); behavior therapy; behavioral /social science research tag; body physical activity; cardiovascular disorder risk; clinical research; community; culture; diabetes risk; disease /disorder prevention /control; elementary school; health behavior; health disparity; human subject; longitudinal human study; low socioeconomic status; middle childhood (6-11); obesity; racial /ethnic difference

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has increased and the greatest increases have been among ethnic/racial minority groups. This two-year developmental study will be conducted through a partnership between the University of Texas-Houston and the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). In this large school district in the Houston metropolitan area, large proportions of students are at high risk for obesity; 55% of the students are Hispanic, 34% are African American, and 72% of students are economically disadvantaged. The efficacy of school-based interventions to improve health behavior, reduce fat and sodium in school meal programs, and increase the dose and frequency of moderate to vigorous physical activity has been tested in previous studies but few have had an impact on body mass or percent body fat. Further, there is little evidence to support interventions for ethnic minority children and those economically disadvantaged. This project will build on previous studies, but will be innovative, and perhaps more sustainable, by engaging the community in a partnership approach. The aims of this developmental phase are to assess the prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the target population of school age children (Kindergarten through 6th grade); assess the school environments of these children in relation to food options and opportunities for physical activity; and engage school personnel, students and their parents in a participatory process to assess, analyze and plan new approaches to prevent and reduce obesity in youth. The long-range goal is to work with the community to plan actions that are culturally congruent, could be tested for effectiveness, and are sustainable. The ultimate goal is reduce health disparities attributable to obesity-related conditions. Public Health Relevance: Obesity is recognized as an epidemic in the United States, and one that is disabling, deadly, and costly. Prevention and reduction of obesity in children and adolescents, and reduction of health disparities associated with it, is a major national goal.

描述（由申请人提供）：儿童和青少年的肥胖患病率有所增加，其中增长幅度最大的是少数族裔/种族群体。这项为期两年的发展研究将通过德克萨斯大学休斯顿分校和阿尔丁独立学区（AISD）之间的合作进行。在休斯顿都会区的这个大型学区，很大一部分学生面临肥胖的高风险； 55%的学生是西班牙裔，34%是非裔美国人，72%的学生属于经济弱势群体。以前的研究已经测试过以学校为基础的干预措施对改善健康行为、减少学校膳食计划中的脂肪和钠以及增加中度至剧烈体力活动的剂量和频率的效果，但很少对体重或体脂百分比产生影响。此外，几乎没有证据支持对少数民族儿童和经济弱势群体进行干预。该项目将建立在以前的研究的基础上，但通过与社区建立伙伴关系，将具有创新性，并且可能更具可持续性。这一发展阶段的目的是评估学龄儿童（幼儿园至六年级）目标人群中肥胖的患病率以及心血管疾病和糖尿病的相关危险因素；评估这些儿童的学校环境与食物选择和体育活动机会的关系；让学校工作人员、学生及其家长参与评估、分析和规划预防和减少青少年肥胖的新方法的参与过程。长期目标是与社区合作，规划文化上一致、可测试有效性且可持续的行动。最终目标是减少肥胖相关疾病造成的健康差异。公共卫生相关性：肥胖在美国被认为是一种流行病，是一种导致残疾、致命且代价高昂的流行病。预防和减少儿童和青少年肥胖以及减少与之相关的健康差距是一项重要的国家目标。