Abstract
Concern over the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children has resulted in the emergence of community‐based obesity prevention initiatives. SA Health funded the eat well be active Community Programs (ewba) as a demonstration project of such an approach.
The aim of ewba was to contribute to the healthy weight of children and young people (0‐18 years) in two geographically defined communities. The metropolitan suburb of Morphett Vale and the rural city of Murray Bridge were selected for a community development approach to promote healthy eating (HE) and physical activity (PA) in multiple settings, using a range of strategies.
A comprehensive evaluation, including a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, was used to measure processes, impacts and outcomes. As part of the quantitative evaluation, a quasi‐experimental design involving repeat (2006 & 2009) cross‐sectional data collection of intervention (INT) and comparison (COMP) sites was conducted.
The aim of ewba was to contribute to the healthy weight of children and young people (0‐18 years) in two geographically defined communities. The metropolitan suburb of Morphett Vale and the rural city of Murray Bridge were selected for a community development approach to promote healthy eating (HE) and physical activity (PA) in multiple settings, using a range of strategies.
A comprehensive evaluation, including a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, was used to measure processes, impacts and outcomes. As part of the quantitative evaluation, a quasi‐experimental design involving repeat (2006 & 2009) cross‐sectional data collection of intervention (INT) and comparison (COMP) sites was conducted.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Publisher | Government of South Australia |
| Number of pages | 235 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781742432144 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2010 |