Nutritional Strategies for Childhood Obesity Prevention

Whole of Systems Trial of Prevention Strategies for Childhood Obesity: WHO STOPS Childhood Obesity

Background: Community-based initiatives show promise for preventing childhood obesity. They are characterized by community leaders and members working together to address complex local drivers of energy balance. Objectives: To present a protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial in ten communities in the Great South Coast Region of Victoria, Australia to test whether it is possible t...

prevention of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity: update on predisposing factors and prevention strategies.

Obesity is a global epidemic and children are affected in increasing numbers. Overweight children are at increased risk of becoming overweight adults with associated chronic diseases. In this update, we present key findings from a review of the current literature focused on potential causes and strategies for preventing childhood obesity. We highlight recent evidence regarding the role of genet...

Childhood Obesity Intervention Strategies :

With childhood obesity on the rise, schools are seeing the impact obesity has on academic progress and socialization of students. Overweight boys and girls were found to be the target of 2 bullying, negative rumors, verbal attacks, withdrawal of relationships, and loss in friendships. It was also reported that some overweight boys and girls also perpetrated physical acts of violence and bullyin...

Community Readiness as a Prerequisite for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs: A Scoping Review

Introduction: The stage of community readiness to make changes or accept childhood obesity prevention programs has an essential role in the eventual success and sustainability of such programs. The current study aims to review the background of community readiness and investigate its importance in planning and implementing childhood obesity prevention programs. Materials and Methods: The litera...