Peer-Led, School-Based Anti-Obesity Program a Success

Older and younger students paired up as “Health Buddies” had a positive impact on the health of both groups, according to a report in the October issue of “Pediatrics” magazine.

Participants in this Canadian pilot program included students in fourth through seventh grade who were paired with and mentored younger students in kindergarten through third grade.  The older students acted as teachers providing lessons on nutrition, physical activity and healthy body image. As a result, younger and older students improved their knowledge of healthy living components, and older students lost weight.

Read more about the program by connecting to the American Academy of Pediatrics website.