Using the Intervention Mapping protocol to develop a family-based intervention for improving lifestyle habits among overweight and obese children: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial

Using the Intervention Mapping protocol to develop a family-based intervention for improving lifestyle habits among overweight and obese children: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial

Abstract Background In light of the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity, there is a need of developing effective prevention programs to address the rising prevalence and the concomitant health consequences. The main aim of the present study is to systematically develop and implement...

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Main Authors: Tonje Holte Stea, Tommy Haugen, Sveinung Berntsen, Vigdis Guttormsen, Nina Cecilie Øverby, Kristin Haraldstad, Eivind Meland, Eirik Abildsnes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Childhood obesity
Intervention Mapping protocol
Energy balance related behavior
Parental involvement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3766-6

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