Outcomes of an early childhood obesity prevention program in a low-income community: a pilot, randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a major and worldwide health problem in children.

Objectives

The Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Program is a multi-component, randomized, controlled trial of a pilot community-focused obesity prevention program for mother/newborn dyads.

Methods

Underserved, mother/newborn dyads were recruited to receive a standard home visitation program (Nurturing Families Network, NFN) or an enhanced program (NFN+) that incorporated behavioural change strategies (e.g., goal-setting, problem-solving) and focused on six obesity-associated behaviours (breastfeeding, juice/sugar-sweetened beverages, solids, infant sleep, TV/screen time and soothability) with linkages to community resources. Weight-for-length (WFL) z-score and maternal diet were secondary outcom

SUBMITTER: Cloutier MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7982990 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature