Assessing the feasibility of parent participation in a commercial weight loss program to improve child body mass index and weight-related health behaviors.

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Objectives

Little is known about how children's health might be affected by parents' participation in commercial weight loss programs. Given that more than 3.2 million people subscribe to just one commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, any secondary effects on children's weight-related health behaviors (e.g. dietary behaviors, physical activity, and sedentary time) and body mass index from parent participation in commercial weight loss programs may have significant public health implications. This study examined the feasibility of conducting a study to assess such effects. Methods for recruitment and retention, and perceived acceptability and satisfaction among participants in small-scale preliminary study, were evaluated. Changes in body mass index and health beha

SUBMITTER: Song M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6170954 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature