Effects of the Healthy Start randomized intervention on dietary intake among obesity-prone normal-weight children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 15-month intervention on dietary intake conducted among obesity-prone normal-weight pre-school children.

Design

Information on dietary intake was obtained using a 4 d diet record. A diet quality index was adapted to assess how well children's diet complied with the Danish national guidelines. Linear regression per protocol and intention-to-treat analyses of differences in intakes of energy, macronutrients, fruit, vegetables, fish, sugar-sweetened beverages and diet quality index between the two groups were conducted.

Setting

The Healthy Start study was conducted during 2009-2011, focusing on changing diet, physical activity, sleep and stress management to prevent excessive weight gain among Danish children.

Subj

SUBMITTER: Rohde JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10261463 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature