Randomized controlled trial of a primary care and home-based intervention for physical activity and nutrition behaviors

Objective: Many adolescents do not meet national guidelines for participation in regular moderate or vigorous physical activity (PA); limitations on sedentary behaviors; or dietary intake of fruits and vegetables, fiber, or total dietary fat. This study evaluated a health care- based intervention to improve these behaviors.
Conclusions: Improvements in some diet, PA, and sedentary behaviors in adolescents can been abled through the use of a1-year, integrated intervention using the computer,health provider counseling, mail, and telephone. The amount of intervention received may contribute to its efficacy.