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A Customized Intervention Program Aiming to Improve Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Preschool Children:

Atieh Mehdizadeh1, Mohsen Nematy1, Majid Khadem-Rezaiyan1

  • 1School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran.

JMIR Research Protocols
|December 23, 2018
PubMed

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This study introduces the Iran Healthy Start (IHS) program, a childhood obesity prevention initiative focusing on physical activity and healthy eating for preschoolers. The program aims to improve lifestyle behaviors and combat malnutrition in early years children.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a critical factor in preventing noncommunicable diseases.
  • Ecological and population health models inform global childhood obesity prevention programs.
  • The double burden of malnutrition (over- and undernutrition) is a significant concern in developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the design and evaluation plan of the Iran Healthy Start (IHS) program, an adaptation of the Canadian Healthy Start initiative.
  • To focus on improving physical activity and healthy eating behaviors among preschool children in Iran.
  • To address the double burden of malnutrition in early childhood.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot randomized controlled trial design will be used for evaluation.
  • Intervention components include customized web-based resources, an educator implementation guide, training, monitoring, and parent engagement.
  • Outcomes measured include anthropometry, physical activity, nutritional status, dietary intake, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • The intervention was completed by March 2018, with analysis currently underway.
  • The project is funded by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
  • Initial results are expected for publication in December 2018.

Conclusions:

  • Health promotion programs targeting both overnutrition and undernutrition are essential for young children.
  • The IHS program has the potential to be a comprehensive approach to improving lifestyle behaviors.
  • Successful implementation could lead to healthier future lifestyles for children in a nutrition transition setting.
Abstract

Keywords:
Healthy Start/Depart SanteIranchildhood obesityhealthy eatinginterventionparentphysical activity

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