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Afterschool physical activity program to reduce obesity-related cancer risk: A feasibility study

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Background. Cancer is linked to obesity, and Native Hawaiian childhood obesity rates are high. We examined the feasibility of incorporating a physical activity intervention into an afterschool program for elementary school children. Methods. Anthropometric and fitness measures were taken at baseline and 12 weeks later for 68 students in 2 schools. In one, the supervisor delivered a model curriculum. In the other, a supervisor with physical education training created the curriculum. Results. We found a significant decrease in skinfold thicknesses and increase in distance covered in the 3-minute walk-run test. Conclusions. Incorporating daily physical activity into afterschool programs is feasible and effective, but teacher interest is critical, and the nonmandatory nature of this venue may limit children’s participation.

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  1. Coop DeRenne PHD

    Present address: Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1337 Lower Campus Rd, 96822, Honolulu, HI

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  1. Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1337 Lower Campus Rd, 96822, Honolulu, HI

    Julienne K. Maeda PHD, Dennis X. Chai PHD & Kwok Ho PHD

  2. Department of Exercise and Sports Science, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie, HI

    Norman Kaluhiokalani PHD

  3. Department of Public Health Sciences and Papa Ola Lokahi, Imi Hale Native Hawaiian Cancer Network, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

    Kathryn L. Braun DRPH

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Supported by ’Imi Hale—Native Hawaiian Cancer Network at Papa Ola Lokahi with funding from the National Cancer Institute, Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (U01 CA86105), Hawaii Department of Health, and Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA) Foundation.

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DeRenne, C., Maeda, J.K., Chai, D.X. et al. Afterschool physical activity program to reduce obesity-related cancer risk: A feasibility study. J Canc Educ 23, 230–234 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1080/08858190802188602

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