Effectiveness of School-Based Nutrition Programmes in Reducing Adolescent Obesity Rates: A Comparative Study in Cape Town, South Africa
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| author | Setshogo, Mamello Khumalo Makwazi, Sifiso Thabo Nxaba, Themba Mkhulile |
| author_facet | Setshogo, Mamello Khumalo Makwazi, Sifiso Thabo Nxaba, Themba Mkhulile |
| contents | <p>Adolescent obesity is a significant public health concern in Cape Town, South Africa, with potential long-term implications for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from body mass index (BMI) measurements and qualitative insights through interviews with students, teachers, and parents. A significant reduction of 15% in BMI percentage points was observed among participants who received the nutrition intervention compared to controls. Themes emerged around improved dietary habits and increased physical activity reported by beneficiaries. School-based nutrition programmes appear effective in lowering adolescent obesity rates, though further long-term studies are recommended to confirm these findings. Implementing consistent monitoring of student health metrics alongside programme evaluation can enhance the efficacy of future interventions.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Effectiveness of School-Based Nutrition Programmes in Reducing Adolescent Obesity Rates: A Comparative Study in Cape Town, South Africa Setshogo, Mamello Khumalo Makwazi, Sifiso Thabo Nxaba, Themba Mkhulile Geographical Sub-Saharan Anthropometric Qualitative Quantitative <p>Adolescent obesity is a significant public health concern in Cape Town, South Africa, with potential long-term implications for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from body mass index (BMI) measurements and qualitative insights through interviews with students, teachers, and parents. A significant reduction of 15% in BMI percentage points was observed among participants who received the nutrition intervention compared to controls. Themes emerged around improved dietary habits and increased physical activity reported by beneficiaries. School-based nutrition programmes appear effective in lowering adolescent obesity rates, though further long-term studies are recommended to confirm these findings. Implementing consistent monitoring of student health metrics alongside programme evaluation can enhance the efficacy of future interventions.</p> |
| title | Effectiveness of School-Based Nutrition Programmes in Reducing Adolescent Obesity Rates: A Comparative Study in Cape Town, South Africa |
| topic | Geographical Sub-Saharan Anthropometric Qualitative Quantitative |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19111962 |