Systematic review of parental influence on pediatric obesity: Exploring dietary habits, physical activity, and intervention strategies
These videos have been matched automatically. Contact us if they are not relevant.
These videos have been matched automatically. Contact us if they are not relevant.
View abstract on PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Family-centered interventions targeting parental behaviors significantly reduce childhood obesity risk. Booster sessions in parent-focused programs showed consistent reductions in children's body mass index z-scores.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Obesity Prevention
Background
- Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern requiring effective interventions.
- Parental behaviors significantly influence children's weight status and related health outcomes.
- Family-centered approaches are increasingly recognized as crucial for pediatric weight management.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and synthesize evidence on family-centered interventions targeting parental behaviors (diet, physical activity, sedentary habits) for childhood obesity risk reduction.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to modify parental behaviors, rather than viewing them as independent predictors.
Main Methods
- Comprehensive literature search across major electronic databases (Medline/PubMed, EMBASE) and hand searching.
- Inclusion of diverse study designs (RCTs, quasi-experimental, observational, qualitative, mixed-methods) involving children aged 0-18 years.
- Narrative synthesis and meta-analyses using random-effects models to analyze data from eligible studies on parental behavior interventions.
Main Results
- Five randomized controlled trials met inclusion criteria, evaluating parent-only and family-based behavioral interventions.
- Parent-focused interventions incorporating booster sessions demonstrated significant reductions in children's body mass index z-scores compared to control groups.
- Improvements in secondary outcomes like dietary habits and psychosocial factors were noted but with less consistency; risk of bias was low to moderate.
Conclusions
- Family-centered behavioral interventions, especially those with booster supports, are effective in mitigating childhood obesity risk.
- Parental involvement is a critical component in the management of pediatric obesity.
- Future research should address methodological heterogeneity, limited long-term data, paternal roles, diverse populations, and standardized outcome reporting.
These videos have been matched automatically. Contact us if they are not relevant.
These videos have been matched automatically. Contact us if they are not relevant.
Related Concept Videos
Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles — authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, and permissive — each influence children's socio-emotional development differently.
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...
Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption.
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
Adolescence is a pivotal period of identity formation, during which individuals begin to answer questions central to their sense of self, such as "Who am I?" and "Who do I hope to become?" Both parents and peers play critical roles in guiding adolescents through this complex developmental phase.
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
Drug metabolism, a critical process in the liver, involves two primary phases: Phase I reactions and Phase II conjugation. Obesity introduces significant alterations in this metabolic process, primarily due to fatty infiltration of the liver, leading to conditions such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can modify the activities of both Phase I and II enzymes, impacting how drugs are metabolized in obese patients.Phase I metabolism sees variable effects across...