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Developing Mass in Motion Kids: A multi‐sector intervention to reduce childhood obesity using community‐clinical partnerships
Author(s) -
Blaine Rachel,
Taveras Elsie,
Davison Kirsten,
Gortmaker Steven,
Anand Shikha,
Falbe Jennifer,
Criss Shaniece,
Perkins Meghan,
Kwass JoAnn,
Land Thomas,
Smith Lauren
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.842.21
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , childhood obesity , intervention (counseling) , general partnership , obesity , medicine , community engagement , gerontology , psychology , environmental health , nursing , business , political science , public relations , overweight , finance
As part of a state‐community‐university partnership, Mass In Motion Kids (MiM Kids) was designed as a community‐based intervention to prevent and reduce obesity among primarily low‐income children ages 2–12. Two intervention communities in MA were identified by demographic features and community interest. MiM Kids addresses key behaviors, including screen time, consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, physical activity, sleep duration/sleep quality, and replacement of calorically‐dense foods with fruits and vegetables. Using the Obesity Chronic Care Model as a foundation, literature review and stakeholder feedback informed selection of evidence‐based interventions targeting primary health care (High Five for Kids; Healthy Weight Collaborative), child care (I Am Moving, I am Learning; NAP SACC) and schools/after‐school programs (Food & Fun, Eat Well and Keep Moving, and Planet Health). Environmental policy change (e.g. healthy dining, park space), technical assistance and training, and a youth‐driven communication campaign were also identified as strategies to engage residents. Since MiM Kids was built upon an existing statewide initiative, it is well positioned to be replicated throughout MA if found to be efficacious. Grant Funding Source : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: U18DP003370–01