The Impact of Educational Materials on Family Behavior
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2009 |
| End Date: | August 2012 |
The purpose of the research is to learn whether written materials or handouts that are given
to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.
to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.
Few written resources for families have been tested in the primary care setting. Kid STRIDE
(STRiving to Improve Diet & Exercise) is an educational booklet designed for parents of
overweight children. We hypothesize that this booklet will benefit a small percentage of the
overweight and obese population of children as a first-tiered approach to treatment of
overweight and obese children.
(STRiving to Improve Diet & Exercise) is an educational booklet designed for parents of
overweight children. We hypothesize that this booklet will benefit a small percentage of the
overweight and obese population of children as a first-tiered approach to treatment of
overweight and obese children.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children with a BMI greater than or equal to 85% along with a parent.
- All subjects must speak English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Genetic conditions associated with overweight.
- Endocrine conditions associated with overweight.
- Chronic steroid therapy.
- Current enrollment in a professional weight management program.
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