3-Year Research Project

In a recent study, three Philadelphia Middle Schools were taken over to help in some research with Type 2 Diabetes. Professionals came in and made several changes around the school:

• Instead of standing in line to do a layup they passed balls back and forth in Gym
• There were other options to do while waiting for your turn (ex: Jumprope, Medicine Balls)
• They replaced the fatty pizza with low-fat pizza and the kids didn't notice
• Only water in the school vending machines
• Sent letters home with things like 'TAKE THE TV TURNOFF CHALLANGE' and 'BE ACTIVE 60 MINUTES A DAY'

Overall the study was a success because it wasn't hard, it was just a few small changes to help the kids change a little at school so they can change at home as well.

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