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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2015 Summer;19(3):48-53.
doi: 10.7812/TPP/14-228. Epub 2015 Jun 1.

Evidence-Based Referral: Effects of the Revised "Youth Fit 4 Life" Protocol on Physical Activity Outputs

James J Annesi  1 , Linda L Vaughn  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Evidence-Based Referral: Effects of the Revised "Youth Fit 4 Life" Protocol on Physical Activity Outputs

James J Annesi et al. Perm J. 2015 Summer.

Abstract

The authors contrasted 2 physical activity/nutrition treatments on the basis of social cognitive and self-efficacy theory, and a comparison condition, on time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the 45-min/day physical activity segment of elementary after-school care. The Revised Youth Fit 4 Life protocol that sought to maximize participants' cardiovascular physical activity appeared to improve upon the Original Youth Fit For Life treatment on time in MVPA. Thus, pediatricians might have confidence in referring their patients to such evidence-based approaches.

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