ContextSome observational studies have found an association between television viewing
and child and adolescent adiposity. ObjectiveTo assess the effects of reducing television,
videotape, and video game use on changes in adiposity, physical activity, and dietary intake.
DesignRandomized controlled school-based trial conducted from September 1996 to April
1997. SettingTwo sociodemographically and scholastically matched public elementary
schools in San Jose, Calif. ParticipantsOf 198 third-and fourth-grade students, who were …