Impact of a Home-Based Obesity Prevention Intervention on Children's and Parents' BMI: Findings From the Guelph Family Health Study Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To prevent the development of obesity and related comorbidities, interventions must begin early in life. This study aimed to assess the impact of a home-based obesity prevention intervention on children's and parents' body mass index (BMI).

Methods

The Guelph Family Health Study is a randomised controlled trial of a 6-month obesity prevention intervention aimed at establishing healthful household routines regarding family meals, children's screen time, physical activity and sleep among 285 families with preschool-aged children. The control group received 6 emails on child health behaviours. The analytic sample included 376 children (3.6 ± 1.3 years old, 20.2% at risk for overweight, 8.2% with overweight/obesity) and 481 parents (58.2% with overweight/obesity).

SUBMITTER: Jacob R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696516 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature