Innovative Finance
August 1, 2024
Context and Issue
Unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle among adolescents is considered as a risk factor for nutrition-related diseases in adulthood. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle intervention—including physical activity (PA) and eating habits (EH)—among female students in Jizan City, southwest Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Solution
The main goal of this intervention was to investigate the effectiveness of promoting healthy lifestyle patterns, specifically focusing on physical activity (PA) and eating habits (EH), among female students aged 12–15 years. The aim was that this would help reduce childhood obesity and increase healthy behaviors and knowledge among the pupils.
Impact
The school children in the intervention groups showed a significant improvement in their EH and PA. These improvements were documented in increased physical walking measured by the number of students walking daily, the number of days walked, and the time spent on vigorous activities.