Childhood Obesity Prevention

Diabetes Clinical Trial

Official title: Project FAMILIA Giya Marianas: Childhood Obesity Prevention Program

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To develop and evaluate a culturally appropriate childhood obesity prevention program targeting primary care-givers of third grade students. The cognitive-behavioral lifestyle intervention consisted of eight, 90-minute sessions at the elementary schools. Primary outcome: body mass index of third graders and their primary care-givers Primary objective: To engage primary care-givers of third grand children in identifying and creating health promoting culturally appropriate environments for young children.

Clinical Trial Description

The sessions include information about energy balance, portion control, appropriate amounts and types of physical activity, physical inactivity, nutrition and self-esteem. The influence of the primary care-giver on the children's physical activity and nutritional behaviors may lead to greater or lesser rates of obesity in childhood and eventually lead to adult obesity. Therefore, the intention of this intervention is to educate primary care-givers so as to effect change (in a positive way) in the children they care for. Assessment on steps taken, BMI, percent body fat, diet, self reported physical activity and diet will be used to evaluate the impact of the sessions. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Childhood Obesity
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Pediatric Obesity

• NCT number: NCT00630617
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Western Michigan University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 2004
• Completion date: July 2007