Obesity Prevention Opinions of School Stakeholders: A Qualitative Study

In general, schools are an important setting to implement current recommendations for obesity prevention in children because the vast majority of children attend school. This study investigated the opinions of different school stakeholders on the feasibility and acceptability of current obesity prevention strategies that could be implemented in Swiss schools.


All participants approved the implementation of nutritional standards for food and drinks sold in schools, but thought that increasing the attractiveness of healthy options was the best strategy to improve eating habits. Enjoying participation in physical activity classes or after-school activities was stressed.Participants suggested offering classes for all students with poor physical condition, independent of weight status. 


Stakeholders called for governmental support and global coordination of interventions balanced with providing schools with enough autonomy to adapt programs relevant to their individual circumstances. They recommended integrating all school stakeholders in obesity prevention initiatives, with special attention to students and local authorities.




REFERENCIA:

Torre, S. B., Akré, C., & Suris, J.-C. (Mayo de 2010). Obesity Prevention Opinions of School Stakeholders: A Qualitative Study. Obtenido de Education Research Complete EBSCO Host: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=12&hid=15&sid=9acc85e9-32a7-46f7-9942-fb1c902f2d62%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ehh&AN=49206584