A Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention for Singaporean Women Aged 50 Years and Above: A Community-Based Randomised Controlled Trial
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Open access
Date
2020Supervisor
Jonine Jancey
Anthony James
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Health Sciences
School
Curtin School of Population Health
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Abstract
The Singapore Physical Activity and Nutrition Study examined the effectiveness of a randomised controlled trial to improve the physical activity (PA) and dietary behaviours, anthropometric and blood parameters among women 50 years and above. The intervention group attended a six-month PA and dietary program while the control group program received only a fall prevention pamphlet. The study was efficacious in improving PA and dietary behaviours, reducing body fat and blood pressure among the target group.