Recent changes in school-based policies on physical activity and nutrition in Spain.

@article{Gallego2014RecentCI,
  title={Recent changes in school-based policies on physical activity and nutrition in Spain.},
  author={Pilar Gallego and I{\~n}aki Gal{\'a}n and Mar{\'i}a Jos{\'e} Medrano and Pilar Ramos and Francisco Rivera and Carmen Moreno},
  journal={European journal of public health},
  year={2014},
  volume={24 6},
  pages={
          899-904
        }
}
BACKGROUND This study evaluates the changes in Spain between 2006 and 2012, of school-based policies encouraging healthy eating and the undertaking of physical activity (PA). METHODS A longitudinal study was undertaken comprising 277 representative schools from all the regions of Spain. The questionnaires were completed by the school management board. An indicator for school policies on PA was constructed (score 0-4) from the following indicators: (i) participation in PA programmes, (ii… 
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Food environments in and around post-primary schools in Ireland: Associations with youth dietary habits
EFECTOS DE LOS PROGRAMAS ESCOLARES DE PROMOCIÓN DE ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y ALIMENTACIÓN EN ADOLESCENTES ESPAÑOLES: REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA
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Only 13 school-based intervention programs related with physical activity and/or nutrition in adolescents in Spain in the last 15 years in Spain reached improvements, so school shows a relevant role in acquisition or improvement of this health behavior.

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