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History and Overview of SWITCH

Original Research on SWITCH

The Switch program was based on research led by investigators working with a non - profit group called the National Institute of Media and the Family. The efficacy study was conducted during the 2005-2006 school year with over 1,300 families in Lakeville, MN and Cedar Rapids, IA. Key findings from this study (published in BMC Medicine) are summarized below:
  • Children who were more obese consumed the highest amount of screen time at the beginning of the program
  • Children who were actively engaged in the program and who were at the highest risk reduced their screen time, increased their fruit and vegetable consumption, and increased their activity level.
  • At the 6-month follow-up, parents reported significantly lower screen time, and parents and children both reported significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption.
Download Overview Paper in BMC Public Health
Download Outcome Paper in BMC Medicine
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Research on New School Modules for SWITCH  

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