The recent increases in childhood obesity rate among the Hispanics living in the US is a
major public health concern. To date, interventions seeking to reduce childhood obesity …

Background Parents influence their children's weight-related behaviours through their
parenting practices, which are often a focal point of obesity prevention interventions. This …

Background Studies have shown associations among food and activity behaviors and body
weight of Latino fathers and adolescents. However, few Latino father-focused interventions …

Background Despite high rates of obesity and weight-related conditions observed in
children with Down syndrome, little is known about how to prevent these conditions …

Obesity in children has reached epidemic levels in both developed and developing
countries. Overweight and obesity in childhood are known to have a significant impact on …

Background: Childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of adult obesity and
related chronic disease. Our aim was to identify modifiable exposures that are …

Family-based interventions that incorporate culturally-tailored multi-component curricula and
are grounded on evidence-based information and theoretical frameworks can help reduce …

Background Childhood obesity is a public health crisis, particularly in low-income, minority
populations in the United States. Innovative and technology-enhanced interventions may be …

There is an urgent need to create effective interventions that help parents establish a healthy
diet among their children early in life, especially among low-income and ethnically and …

Background Hispanic individuals are at increased risk for obesity and other chronic health
conditions. This article evaluates the effect of a family-based, childhood obesity primary …