Early childhood obesity prevention efforts through a life course health development perspective: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The obesity rate in preschool children in the United States (US) is 13.9%, while even higher rates are associated with racial and ethnic minorities and children from low-income families. These prevalence patterns underscore the need to identify effective childhood obesity prevention programs.

Method

A scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O'Malley's framework to provide an overview of the types, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions and policies in children up to 6 years old. Inclusion criteria were studies at least 6-months duration; included a weight-based outcome, conducted in the US, English publications from January 2001 to February 2018. Exclusions: studies in overweight/obese children and obesity treatments,

SUBMITTER: Volger S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6310279 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature