An eHealth Intervention, Called Healthy Online Parental Education (HOPE), Improves Vegetable Intake and Active Play Among Toddlers From Low-Income Families in West Texas

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objectives

The objective of this study was to evaluate a parent-focused eHealth intervention aimed at improving fruit and vegetable intake and active play among toddlers in West Texas.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial was conducted among 73 parents with toddlers between August and December 2021. Intervention group participants (n = 37) completed weekly videos and biweekly online cooking activities through the Healthy Online Parental Education (HOPE) website for a total of 8 weeks. The HOPE intervention curriculum was informed by the Social Cognitive Theory. Control group participants (n = 36) received printed materials about dietary recommendations for children. The primary outcomes were fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among children. Second

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9194139 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature