Feasibility of a Multidisciplinary and Culturally Adapted Pediatric Weight Management Program for Latino Families: Results From the Vidas Activas y Familias Saludables Pilot Study

Volume: 52, Issue: 1, Pages: 55 - 63
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
Objective To determine the feasibility of a pediatric weight management program for low-income Latino families. Methods A pretest-posttest pilot study was conducted among 60 Latino children, aged 4–9, who were overweight/obese (body mass index-for-age ≥85th percentile). The 10-week group-based community program addressed diet, exercise, and behavior modification. Demand was assessed through recruitment and attendance, acceptability using...
Paper Details
Title
Feasibility of a Multidisciplinary and Culturally Adapted Pediatric Weight Management Program for Latino Families: Results From the Vidas Activas y Familias Saludables Pilot Study
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
52
Issue
1
Pages
55 - 63
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