CHOPPS: Preventing childhood obesity by reducing consumption of carbonated drinks
An Evidence-Based Practice
Description
CHOPPS is a primary intervention to prevent childhood obesity through the promotion of healthier substitutes for carbonated or "fizzy" drinks.
The education program is comprised of four one-hour classes. The first class promotes the consumption of water and emphasizes a balanced diet. The goals of the second and third sessions are to let the children become creative and produce their own rap or song containing a healthy message. The last class includes presentations of art and participants are given a quiz in the form of a popular television game show.
The education program is comprised of four one-hour classes. The first class promotes the consumption of water and emphasizes a balanced diet. The goals of the second and third sessions are to let the children become creative and produce their own rap or song containing a healthy message. The last class includes presentations of art and participants are given a quiz in the form of a popular television game show.
Goal / Mission
The goal of CHOPPS is to prevent childhood obesity by reducing the consumption of carbonated drinks among adolescents aged 7-11 through the implementation of an educational program.
Results / Accomplishments
A clustered randomized control trial, the study to prevent childhood obesity by reducing the consumption of carbonated drinks (CHOPPS),was conducted among 644 children between the ages 7 and 11 from six primary schools in southwest England. The CHOPPS implementation took place between August 2001 and October 2002 over one school year.
The study found that, in just three days, those who were in the intervention group had decreased their consumption of carbonated drinks by 0.6 glasses compared to those in the control group who actually increased their consumption of carbonated drinks by 0.2 glasses (CI= 0.1 - 1.3). After the 12 month period, the percentage of overweight and obese children in the intervention group dropped by 0.2% in comparison to the control group, which had an increase of overweight and obese children by 7.5%.
The study found that, in just three days, those who were in the intervention group had decreased their consumption of carbonated drinks by 0.6 glasses compared to those in the control group who actually increased their consumption of carbonated drinks by 0.2 glasses (CI= 0.1 - 1.3). After the 12 month period, the percentage of overweight and obese children in the intervention group dropped by 0.2% in comparison to the control group, which had an increase of overweight and obese children by 7.5%.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Center
Primary Contact
Topics
Health / Children's Health
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Physical Activity
Organization(s)
Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Center
Date of publication
2004
Date of implementation
2001
Location
United Kingdon
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Target Audience
Children, Teens
Submitted By
Allan Samaniego, Nicole Leong, Joana Abitan - UC Berkeley School of Public Health