Improving knowledge and behaviors on diet and physical activity in children: results of a pilot randomized field trial.

Abstract

The results of the Giochiamo project clearly demonstrate that the lecture and the games were effective to improve knowledge and behavior habits on the Mediterranean diet and PA. Second year students showed significant differences for knowledge and behavior score in comparison to fourth year students suggesting that, the earlier the intervention occurs, the better are the results in terms of improvement of knowledge and eating habits and PA behaviors.