| Literature DB >> 9779403 |
J D Holcomb1, J Lira, P M Kingery, D W Smith, D Lane, J Goodway.
Abstract
Jump Into Action, a school-based non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) prevention program, encourages students to eat low-fat foods and exercise regularly to reduce their risks for developing NIDDM. A study was conducted in a school district with a predominately Hispanic enrollment to assess the effectiveness of Jump Into Action in improving fifth-graders' knowledge, self-efficacy, and behaviors regarding NIDDM prevention. Jump Into Action was found effective in increasing knowledge and self-efficacy regarding NIDDM prevention and improving dietary and exercise-related behaviors. These gains were sustained from posttest to follow-up four weeks later.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9779403 DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1998.tb00584.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Sch Health ISSN: 0022-4391 Impact factor: 2.118