Randomized control trial of a childhood obesity prevention family-based program: “Abriendo Caminos” and effects on BMI

Randomized control trial of a childhood obesity prevention family-based program: “Abriendo Caminos” and effects on BMI

BackgroundHispanic individuals are at increased risk for obesity and other chronic health conditions. This article evaluates the effect of a family-based, childhood obesity primary prevention intervention in a community setting.MethodsA multi-site, randomized controlled trial community program with...

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Main Authors: Margarita Teran-Garcia, Amber J. Hammons, Norma Olvera, Kimberly Greder, Maria Plaza-Delrestre, Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade, Barbara Fiese, Angela R. Wiley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
childhood obesity
obesity prevention
Hispanics
family-based program
BMI z-score
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1137825/full

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