Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Family-Based Lifestyle Intervention for Managing Childhood Overweight: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family-focused interventions promoting lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity and healthy eating can be effective strategies for obesity management in children. To maximize public health impact, there is an urgent need to develop innovative solutions to improve the scalability of childhood obesity management interventions. Stand-alone web-based interventions are easily administered but may be hindered by low participant engagement and limited support. A blended intervention that includes both facilitated web-based group sessions and self-guided resources may enhance engagement, thereby optimizing improvements in children's health outcomes. However, the long-term effectiveness of stand-alone versus blended web-based interventions to manage childhood obesity has not

SUBMITTER: Jantzen RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12569496 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature