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A Parent Treatment Program for Preschoolers With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Anna Ek1, Kathryn Lewis Chamberlain2, Kimmo Sorjonen3

  • 1Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention, and Technology, anna.ek@ki.se.

Pediatrics
|July 14, 2019
PubMed

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Early obesity treatment is crucial. A parent-only program with booster sessions significantly improved weight status in preschoolers compared to standard treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Behavioral Pediatrics

Background:

  • Early intervention is key for effective obesity treatment in children.
  • Limited effective treatment options exist for early childhood obesity.
  • Parenting practices significantly influence a child's weight status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a parent-only obesity treatment program.
  • To compare a parent-only program with and without booster sessions against standard treatment.
  • To assess the impact on children's BMI z-score and waist circumference.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial involving 174 children aged 4-6 years with obesity.
  • Three groups: parent-only with boosters, parent-only without boosters, and standard treatment.
  • 12-month follow-up analyzing BMI z-score, BMI, and waist circumference using linear mixed models.

Main Results:

  • Parent-only treatment led to greater BMI z-score reduction compared to standard treatment.
  • The parent-only group with booster sessions showed significant improvements in weight status.
  • Children in the booster group were 4.8 times more likely to achieve a clinically significant BMI z-score reduction.

Conclusions:

  • A parent-only treatment program incorporating booster sessions is highly effective for preschooler obesity.
  • Booster sessions enhance the long-term benefits of parent-focused obesity interventions.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for early childhood obesity management.
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