The Effectiveness of the Obesity Prevention Program Developed for Overweight and Obese Adolescents and Supported by Social Media Reminders

The Obesity Prevention Program was developed based on a literature review. Expert opinions (Public Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Dietetics) were obtained for the educational content, and the final version was formulated. The training program is planned in eight sessions. The program will be scheduled at times convenient for students after prior discussion with the school administration. Two sessions per week will be conducted, with each session expected to last approximately 30-40 minutes. Students will utilize school computers and projectors during the training. The program will include verbal presentations, PowerPoint slides, brainstorming, exercises, games, written and visual materials, video screenings, and Q\&A sessions. Adolescents will try on weighted T-shirts of different weights, fruit plates will be distributed during sessions, and bookmarks, magnets, and brochures will be provided at the end of the sessions.

In addition to the program, a total of 36 short messages will be sent three times a week to the Education + Social Media Supported group.