Does a School-Based Lifestyle Intervention Program Impact Food Intake, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Knowledge of Adolescents: A Pilot Study

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise worldwide and in devel- oping countries like Botswana. Unhealthy eating habits and lack of proper nu- trition knowledge cause non-communicable diseases and affect adolescents. It is in adolescence that eating habits are formed that persist till adulthood. Life- style interventions are needed to curb NCDs in adolescents. This paper reports the findings of a study that aimed to validate a lifestyle intervention program and its effect on food...