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. 2009 Sep 16;24(4):311–324. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dap029

Table 3:

List of the potential behaviours and the prioritized behaviours to target in interventions, from the Australian adolescent community project (It's Your Move!)

List of elements for potential behaviours to target Top rankings
Increase the amount of fruit eaten 3
Increase the amount of vegetables eaten
Increase water intake and decrease high sugar drinks 1
Have a complete breakfast more often 2
Decrease junk food (high fat, high sugar) before or after school
Have healthier lunches more often 4
Have dinners that are lower in fatty foods (e.g. fried foods, takeaways)
Decrease serving sizes
Increase participation in organized sport 6
Increase participation in other organized activities that involve being active (e.g. dance, martial arts) 7
Increase informal activities that involve being active (e.g. skateboarding, shooting basketball hoops)
Increase walking/cycling (and less car use) 5
Increase physical education (PE) in schools
Decrease TV viewing time
Decrease electronic games time
Additional
 Increase activities at lunch/recess
 Decrease dieting behaviours