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Abstract #182564

Rashida Logan¹, Jeannie Beatrice Moise², and Cleonique Deshommes². (1) Barry University, 11300 NE 2 Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33161, 305-899-3000, islandqueen77@msn.com, (2) School of Public Health, Barry University, 10804 NW 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33168

Problem: Obesity in children a growing concern in the United States. According to the NHANES surveys indicates the prevelence for children ages 6-11 has increased from 6.5% (1976-80) to 18.8% (2003-04). This age group can be readily targeted through school based interventions. This research implements the Commit 2 B Fit program in a 2nd grade class in Hollywood, Fl. Methodology: 26 students ages 7-8, participated in the program by keeping logs of their activity and intakes in a Commit 2 B fit planner. The class was encouraged to set goals for intake, given assigned physical activities for homework and given positive reinforcement and incentives to continue. The logs were signed off by parents and reviewed by the teacher. Evaluation is based on the initial survey of activity and intake sent to parents and a final survey and assessment of the logs after a 2 month period. Research Question: Does the Commit 2 B Fit Program significantly increase physical activity and fruit/vegetable intake in children ages 7-8?

Learning Objectives:

• Assess the applicability of the Commit 2B fit program for 2nd graders
• Assess whether it increases activity and nutrition in the target population

Keywords: Food and Nutrition, Obesity

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I helped conduct the research as part of a team
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.