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The Impact of Online Quiz-games on Nutrition Knowledge and Related Outcomes Among University Students.

NCT03028714 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 88

Last updated 2018-08-08

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Summary

Metabolic risk factors, such as central obesity, increase the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood and are prevalent in many university students. Increasing the knowledge about healthy nutrition and physical activity can positively impact students' lifestyle and prevent weight gain. This study aims to investigate the impact of online educational methods on nutrition knowledge, dietary habits, BMI, and physical activity in a sample of university students in the UK. Anthropometric measurements will be assessed and questionnaires will be completed at the beginning and at the end of the study. Written consent will be sought, the voluntary nature of participation will be emphasized while anonymity and confidentiality will be strictly maintained.

Conditions

  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Technology-based nutrition education

All participants will undertake anthropometric measurements and assessments of blood pressure and blood glucose. They will be also asked to complete online questionnaires with regards to nutrition and physical activity. Participants in the intervention group will receive additional access to a website, providing information about nutrition topics including alcohol and physical activity. Through the website participants will be asked to play online quiz-games related to the nutrition topics. Each play will include game elements such as time, point collection and graphics. Participants will be asked to play the games as much as they want to improve their scores and to use the website as a reference tool.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • St George's, University of London

    collaborator OTHER

  • King's College London

    collaborator OTHER

  • Kingston University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Katerina Belogianni, PhD · Kingston University, London

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
34 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-01-26
Primary Completion
2018-03-15
Completion
2018-03-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

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