Background Tackling the increasing global problem of childhood overweight and obesity
requires an integrated approach. Studies increasingly emphasize the importance of the …

Background A wide range of interventions has been implemented and tested to prevent
obesity in children. Given parents' influence and control over children's energy-balance …

Parental involvement is an essential component of obesity prevention interventions for
children. The present study provides a process and impact evaluation of the family …

Introduction Prevention of childhood overweight is an important health priority. Evidence
synthesis from studies evaluating school-based overweight preventive interventions is …

Background Paediatric overweight and obesity are caused by a complex imbalance
between energy intake and expenditure. Parents may influence this imbalance through …

Obesity affects nearly 2 million preschool age children in the United States and is not
abating. However, research on interventions for already obese preschoolers is limited. To …

Parenting and family life educators should be part of the multi-disciplinary solution to
childhood overweight. Their ability to work in a preventative capacity to facilitate healthy …

Background The early years are a crucial period to promote healthy energy balance-related
behaviours in children and prevent overweight and obesity. The childcare setting is …

Childhood obesity has become a major concern of public health over the last decade.
Obesity prevention programmes show limited success and the evidence base is weak …

Childhood obesity remains a significant public health concern, and increasing evidence of
strong relationships between parenting practices and children's eating, physical activity, and …