The protocol of a randomized controlled trial for playgroup mothers: Reminder on Food, Relaxation, Exercise, and Support for Health (REFRESH) Program

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The protocol of a randomized controlled trial for playgroup mothers: Reminder on Food, Relaxation, Exercise, and Support for Health (REFRESH) Program

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Abstract Background Mother's physical activity levels are relatively low, while their energy consumption is generally high resulting in 58% of Australian women over the age of 18 years being overweight or obese. This study aims to confirm if a low-cost, accessible playgroup based intervention program can improve the dietary and physical activity behaviours of mothers with young children. Methods/Design The current study is a randomized controlled trial lifestyle (nutrition and physical activi...

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2011-08-01

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Monteiro Sarojini MDR / Jancey Jonine / Howat Peter / Burns Sharyn / Jones Carlie / Dhaliwal Satvinder S / McManus Alexandra / P Hills Andrew / Anderson Annie S

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BMC Public Health

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/648

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Public aspects of medicine

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