Adherence
A self-paced wellness program delivered via a mobile app combined with motivational interviewing significantly improves dietary behavior scores in Head Start educators compared to a control group.
If you are a Head Start educator, try using a self-paced wellness app that offers remote support. The study shows that combining app usage with motivational coaching significantly improves dietary habits over six months, even if you only use the app or only talk to a guide. Start by accessing the app and seeing if you want to speak with a guide; the flexibility is key to making it work for your busy schedule.
DID analysis revealed that teachers in the intervention group experienced significantly greater improvements in dietary behavior score compared to the control group (mean change: 1.8 vs. -0.07, p< 0.05).
Why this rating
It is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a clear control group, though the sample size is small (n=48) and the primary outcome is a composite score rather than hard clinical endpoints.
Source
HEART at Head Start: Remote Delivery of a Self-Paced Wellness Program for Teachers
Christina D. Economos et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2025
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