Can a school program help kids stay healthy? new study tests "High five!"

NCT ID NCT07357857

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested a school-based program called "High Five!" to see if it could help prevent overweight and obesity in children aged 7 to 9. The program included six sessions on healthy eating, physical activity, screen time, sleep, and mental health, and also involved parents at home. Researchers compared children who took part in the program to those who did not, measuring changes in body mass index (BMI), waist size, and blood pressure after six months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Mother and Child

    Warsaw, 01-211, Poland

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