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Table 3 Ways in which camps have tried to increase children's physical activity level at camp 1( n= 247)

From: Residential summer camp: a new venue for nutrition education and physical activity promotion

 

Percent

n

Encouraged staff to be more physically active in order to set a better example for the campers

39.3

97

Increased the frequency of program options that incorporate vigorous physical activity

26.7

66

Provided coaching/instruction to campers on the value of physical activity

16.6

41

Required participation in programs that incorporate vigorous physical activity

14.2

35

Decreased the frequency of any minimally physically active program options

4.9

12

Other

6.1

15

No new strategies have been used

50.0

123

  1. 1 Respondents could select more than one option.