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Angie Keihner, MS¹, Mark Hudes, PhD², and Patrick R. Mitchell, DrPH¹. (1) Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, Public Health Institute, MS 7204, PO Box 997413, Sacramento, CA 95899-7413, (916) 449-5389, akeihner@dhs.ca.gov, (2) Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, 1317 Washington Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Purpose of the Survey: To track dietary intake, physical activity (PA), overweight, and recall of the California Children’s 5 a Day—Power Play! Campaign (PP!) for state-level surveillance of 9-11 year old children. Method: The survey used a demographically balanced market research panel method combining a mail survey with a telephone follow-up. In the spring of 1999, 2001, and 2003, the parent-assisted two-day diet and PA diary was collected by mail from 814, 754, and 632 children respectively. The follow-up telephone interview contacted 394, 369, and 379 children for key attitude and knowledge information. Results: From 1999 to 2003, the response rates ranged from 29% to 41% for the mail survey and 51% to 68% for the telephone survey. Over the past 5 years, recall of the PP! nearly doubled (p<.001), and knowledge of the recommended fruit and vegetable (FV) intake rose concurrently (p<.001). However, the proportion of children who reported a height and weight placing them at risk or already overweight also rose, increasing from 34% to 38%. Mean FV consumption and the proportion eating 5 or more servings dipped in 2001, but returned in 2003. Minutes of PA increased, particularly for vigorous PA, and the proportion meeting the 60-minute daily goal improved. Conclusion: Weight status among children and related environmental factors will be discussed.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to

• Describe a practical survey method for monitoring the eating and exercise practices of school-age children statewide.
• Assess the utility of State surveillance in tracking the impact of the California Children’s 5 a Day—Power Play! Campaign.
• Develop interventions targeting environmental factors that support behavior change in children.

Keywords: Dietary Assessment, Obesity

Related Web page: www.ca5aday.com/research/rea_surveys.htm

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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