Table 1 Primary and secondary outcomes (measured at baseline, end of program, 6 months, and 12 months)

Primary

• Mean change in BMI z score* (measured using standardized procedures [47]) at the end of the program (10 weeks) and at the 6-month and 12-month follow-up

Secondary (measured at the end of the program and at the 6-month and 12-month follow-up)

• Mean change in mean waist circumference and waist z score, measured using standardized procedures [47]

• Mean change in mean BMI* - measured using standardized procedures [47]

• Difference in mean rate of goal attainment between intervention and control groups for nutrition and physical activity – child diaries verified by parent/guardian

• Mean difference in physical activity level – Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) [48]

• Difference in fruit and vegetable, breads and cereals and dairy intake per day; fast food and sweetened drink intake per week - based on NSW Centre for Public Health Nutrition recommendations for nutrition questions [49]

• Mean difference self-esteem – Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale [50]