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Evaluation of a pilot hospital-based community program implementing fitness and nutrition education for overweight

Karen Gabel Speroni1, Christine Tea, Cynthia Earley

  • 1Nursing Research, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA, USA. kgabelsperoni@smartneighborhood.net

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing : JSPN
|July 22, 2008
PubMed

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The Kids Living Fit program effectively reduced body mass index (BMI) percentile and waist circumference in children aged 8-12 years. This hospital-based intervention demonstrates success in combating childhood obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
  • Effective interventions are needed to manage and prevent pediatric obesity.
  • Hospital-based programs offer a unique setting for health promotion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the Kids Living Fit hospital-based intervention.
  • Assess changes in body mass index (BMI) percentile in children aged 8-12 years with BMI percentiles >= 85.
  • Analyze the intervention's effect on BMI percentile, adjusted for age and gender.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-week program included exercise sessions and nutrition presentations.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference were measured at baseline, week 12, and week 24.
  • Participants maintained food and activity diaries to track behaviors.

Main Results:

  • 16 out of 32 enrolled participants completed all outcome measures.
  • A decrease in average BMI, BMI percentile, and waist circumference was observed.
  • The observed reductions were noted between baseline and both week 12 and week 24 follow-ups.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital-based exercise and nutrition programs can be effective.
  • These programs have the potential to decrease childhood obesity rates within communities.
  • Community-focused health initiatives are crucial for pediatric weight management.
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