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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

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Family-based behavioural intervention programme for obese children: a feasibility study.

Marie Teder¹, Evalotte Mörelius, Per Bolme

¹Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.

|March 6, 2012

Summary

A 2-year family-based behavioral program for child obesity showed reduced standardized body mass index. High adherence was observed, suggesting promise for future interventions.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Behavioral Science
Public Health

Background:

Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern.
Effective, long-term interventions are needed to manage pediatric obesity.
Family-based behavioral approaches show potential for sustained impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a 2-year family-based behavioral intervention for child obesity.
To assess changes in standardized body mass index (BMI) and other health markers.
To determine program adherence rates in a pediatric outpatient setting.

Main Methods:

A single-group, pre- and post-intervention feasibility study.
Involved 26 obese children (aged 8.3-12.0 years) and their parents.
Included 25 group sessions over 2 years, with parallel sessions for children and parents.

Main Results:

Standardized BMI significantly decreased from baseline to 12 months post-intervention (p<0.001).
Waist-to-height ratio showed no significant change.
Biomedical markers remained within normal ranges, and 96% of families completed the program.

Conclusions:

The 2-year family-based behavioral intervention demonstrated promising results for managing child obesity.
High program adherence suggests feasibility for broader implementation.
Further confirmation via randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up is recommended.