What can parents do to reduce youth obesity? An initial study with a diverse sample. J Pediatr Nurs 2011 Oct;26(5):428-34
Date
09/21/2011Pubmed ID
21930029DOI
10.1016/j.pedn.2010.09.001Scopus ID
2-s2.0-80052929548 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
The body mass index (BMI) of diverse, low-income fifth grade students (n = 36) was regressed on physical activity (Child Adolescent Activity Log), percentage dietary fat (Food Habits Questionnaire), and the Food/Activity Parenting Practices Questionnaire. The model explained 50% of the variance in student BMI, adjusted R(2) = .50, F (4, 19) = 6.84, p = .001. Students accurately perceived their weight status. Students' perception of parenting strategies, along with dietary fat, was significantly associated with their BMI. Parent's (n = 14) BMI, not the child's, was associated with the strategies they used. Three parents tested an online authoritative parenting program. Further research is needed.
Author List
Frenn M, Heinrich A, Dohmen CS, Pruszynski JEAuthors
Claire S. Dohmen APP Mgr Hybrid in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMarilyn D. Frenn PhD Professor in the College of Nursing department at Marquette University
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultBody Mass Index
Child
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dietary Fats
Exercise
Female
Humans
Internet
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity
Parent-Child Relations
Parenting
Parents
Poverty
