TY - JOUR T1 - A school based, interdisciplinary curriculum in grades 6 and 7 reduced obesity in girls JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 13 LP - 13 DO - 10.1136/ebn.3.1.13 VL - 3 IS - 1 A2 - , Y1 - 2000/01/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/3/1/13.abstract N2 - Gortmaker SL, Peterson K, Wiecha J, et al. Reducing obesity via a school-based interdisciplinary intervention among youth. Planet Health.Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 1999 Apr;153:409–18.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science QUESTION: Can a school based, interdisciplinary health behaviour curriculum reduce obesity in boys and girls in grades 6 and 7? Randomised (unclear allocation concealment), controlled, unblinded trial with follow up over 2 school years (Planet Health programme).10 schools in 4 communities in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.1560 students with parental consent who were in grades 6 or 7 (approximately ages 11 and 12 y) on 1 September, 1995 received Planet Health or the usual curriculum; students in special education classes were excluded. 1295 children (mean age 11.7 y, 52% boys, 69% white) (83%) were evaluated at the end of the study.5 schools were allocated to the Planet Health programme, which consisted of teacher training workshops, classroom lessons, physical education materials, wellness sessions, and … ER -