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[Parent-directed weight reduction program for obese children: model formulation and follow-up]

W Chen1, F D Ko, K W Wu

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Municipal Chung-Hsiao Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A parent-directed weight reduction program effectively decreased overweight percentages in obese children. Higher compliance correlated with greater success, indicating the program

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Behavioral Medicine

Context:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern requiring effective interventions.
  • Outpatient clinics in district general hospitals serve as key sites for managing pediatric obesity.
  • Parental involvement is crucial for successful childhood weight management programs.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a parent-directed weight reduction program for obese children.
  • To compare outcomes between children participating in the program and a control group.
  • To identify factors influencing the success of childhood obesity interventions.

Summary:

  • A 12-month prospective study compared 60 obese children in a parent-directed program with 52 controls.

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  • The program focused on nutrition, physical activity, family participation, and behavior modification.
  • 48.9% of treated children showed reduced overweight percentage versus 18.8% of controls; compliance was key.

    • Impact:

    • Parent-directed programs can significantly reduce overweight in obese children.
    • Intervention success is linked to participant compliance and parental engagement.
    • Findings support the integration of family-centered approaches in pediatric weight management.