School program to prevent obesity in mexican children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a school-based program to help prevent obesity in children aged 9 to 12. The program includes physical activity classes, and researchers will measure body fat after 6 months to see if it works.
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Who can take part
- Your child is in 4th or 5th grade (ages 9 to 12).
- Your child's school principal and teachers agree to participate, and the school has space for physical activity classes with at least 20 students per group.
- Your child does not have a health condition that makes physical activity unsafe, and you agree to allow them to participate.
- You (the parent) must sign a consent form and complete lifestyle questionnaires, and your child must agree to participate.
- Your school is not already part of a similar study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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