Energize children run faster than comparison groups of the same age

Ran 20 seconds (13%) faster compared to national data gathered for the same age groups between 2001 and 2007

Energize children have smaller waist circumferences than Waikato children measured in 2004 and 2006

Children weighed less and had a lower body mass index than Waikato children of the same age measured in 2004 and 2006. Waist measurements were substantially less than those measured in Waikato children of the same age measured in 2004 and 2006

A smaller proportion of Energize children were categorised as overweight or obese than comparison groups

Obesity rates at 3% less than the national average

Energize children are physically active

3000 questionnaires returned by parents and whanau of children showed 76% believed their children’s fitness had improved as a result of the programme

Schools make healthy changes to in-school nutrition and activity policy and practice because of the Energize programme

78% of schools reported improved quality of daily fitness

Energize is affordable

Energize costs $45 per annum per child – 22c per child per school day

Energize children have good knowledge and attitudes about healthy eating and activity

97.5% of 6 to 8 year olds in this study agreed water was healthy or very healthy
99% of 9 to 11 year olds thought healthy eating was somewhat or very important

Energize children have healthy eating and drinking habits

36% of children evaluated were Maori (this is a relatively high participation rate compared with previous child health studies)
3,030 household questionnaires to parents and whanau were completed (again a high response rate) and 30% of households responding were Maori