Impact of Non-Commercialism Policy in Seattle Schools

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Overview

This pilot study on the impact of a non-commercialism policy in Seattle schools will assess and evaluate obesity-related health outcomes of a real-life policy decision, recently voted on and adopted by the Seattle School Board. The policy reduces the exposure to advertising and other marketing pressures, including those from commercial food vendors.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

PREVENTION

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

reducing exposure to marketing pressuresPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 13 YearsMax age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

no restrictions

Locations (1)

Seattle school

Seattle, Washington, United States

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