Rationale, design, methodology and sample characteristics for the family partners for health study: a cluster randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young children who are overweight are at increased risk of becoming obese and developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. Therefore, early intervention is critical. This paper describes the rationale, design, methodology, and sample characteristics of a 5-year cluster randomized controlled trial being conducted in eight elementary schools in rural North Carolina, United States.

Methods/design

The first aim of the trial is to examine the effects of a two-phased intervention on weight status, adiposity, nutrition and exercise health behaviors, and self-efficacy in overweight or obese 2nd, 3 rd, and 4th grade children and their overweight or obese parents. The primary outcome in children is stabilization of BMI percentile trajectory from base

SUBMITTER: Berry DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3353192 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature