A randomized, home-based, childhood obesity intervention delivered by patient navigators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although Colorado is perceived as a healthy state, in 2010, 14.1 % of children aged 2-5 were overweight and 9.1 % were obese. Despite the high prevalence of obesity in this population, evidence to support particular strategies to treat obese preschoolers is lacking. The efficacy of home-based, childhood obesity interventions to reduce a child's body mass index is inconclusive. However, this model uniquely provides an opportunity to observe and intervene with the home food and activity environment and engage the entire family in promoting changes that fit each family's unique dynamics.

Methods/design

Eligible participants are children aged 2-5 years who attended a well-child care visit at a Denver Health Community Health Service clinic within 12 months prior to rec

SUBMITTER: Yun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4492174 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature