title: Evidence-Based Referral: Effects of the Revised "Youth Fit 4 Life" Protocol on Physical Activity Outputs.
abstract: The authors contrasted 2 physical activity/nutrition treatments on the basis of social cognitive and self-efficacy theory, and a comparison condition, on time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the 45-min/day physical activity segment of elementary after-school care. The Revised Youth Fit 4 Life protocol that sought to maximize participants' cardiovascular physical activity appeared to improve upon the Original Youth Fit For Life treatment on time in MVPA. Thus, pediatricians might have confidence in referring their patients to such evidence-based approaches.
authors.affiliation: Director of Wellness Advancement, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta and Professor in the Department of Health Promotion at Kennesaw State University in GA. jamesa@ymcaatlanta.org.
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Annesi
authors.affiliation: Director of Wellness Initiatives at the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA. lindav@ymcaatlanta.org.
authors.forename: Linda L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Vaughn
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012574:Schools; D020377:Self Efficacy