Padres Preparados, Jovenes Saludables: intervention impact of a randomized controlled trial on Latino father and adolescent energy balance-related behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have shown associations among food and activity behaviors and body weight of Latino fathers and adolescents. However, few Latino father-focused interventions have been designed to improve energy balance-related behaviors (EBRBs) and weight status among early adolescents. Thus, this efficacy study aims to evaluate the Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables (Padres) youth obesity prevention program for positive changes in EBRBs (fruit, vegetable, sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), sweet/salty snack, and fast-food consumption, physical activity, and screen time) and weight status among low-income Latino fathers and adolescents (10-14 years).

Methods

A two-arm (treatment versus delayed-treatment control group) randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate

SUBMITTER: Baltaci A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9578196 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature