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Boosting Your Skills with CAFAP: Fun and Easy Ways to Improve Adolescent Health

Boosting Your Skills with CAFAP: Fun and Easy Ways to Improve Adolescent Health
Curtin University's Activity, Food and Attitudes Program (CAFAP) has shown promising results in promoting physical activity and healthy eating among overweight and obese adolescents. As a practitioner, you can leverage these findings to enhance your skills and encourage positive behavioral changes in your students. Here are some key takeaways and practical tips from the research.

Key Findings from CAFAP

The study revealed several significant improvements among adolescents who participated in the program:

Implementing CAFAP Insights

To integrate these findings into your practice, consider the following strategies:

Create a Supportive Environment

Encourage a need-supportive environment that fosters autonomous motivation among adolescents. This involves providing structure, involvement, and support for their choices, which can enhance their engagement in physical activities and healthy eating.

Set Manageable Goals

Help students set realistic and achievable goals for increasing physical activity and improving dietary habits. Weekly goals can be a great way to maintain motivation and track progress.

Incorporate Enjoyable Activities

Make physical activities fun and engaging. Group games, circuit training, and family activities can make exercise more enjoyable and sustainable for adolescents.

Use Technology for Support

Utilize phone calls and text messages to provide ongoing support and encouragement. This can help maintain the positive changes achieved during the initial intervention period.

Encouraging Further Research

While the CAFAP study provides valuable insights, continuous research is essential to refine and improve intervention strategies. Consider the following areas for further investigation:By staying informed and proactive, you can contribute to the ongoing improvement of adolescent health interventions.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Impact of Curtin University's Activity, Food and Attitudes Program on Physical Activity, Sedentary Time and Fruit, Vegetable and Junk Food Consumption among Overweight and Obese Adolescents: A Waitlist Controlled Trial.


Citation: Straker, L. M., Howie, E. K., Smith, K. L., Fenner, A. A., Kerr, D. A., Olds, T. S., & Abbott, R. A. (2014). The Impact of Curtin University's Activity, Food and Attitudes Program on Physical Activity, Sedentary Time and Fruit, Vegetable and Junk Food Consumption among Overweight and Obese Adolescents: A Waitlist Controlled Trial. PLoS ONE, 9(11), e111954. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0111954
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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