Open AccessThe Effectiveness of a Family-Centered Childhood Obesity Intervention at the YMCA: A Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Natalie Gentile,
Tara K. Kaufman,
Julie Maxson,
Diane M. Klein,
Sonja Merten,
Michael J. Price,
L Swenson,
Amy L. Weaver,
Jennifer Brewer,
Tamim Rajjo,
Cassandra Narr,
Stephanie Ziebarth,
Brian Lynch
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of community medicine and health education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2161-0711
DOI - 10.4172/2161-0711.1000591
Subject(s) - waist , medicine , intervention (counseling) , obesity , evening , body mass index , childhood obesity , physical therapy , physical activity , gerontology , overweight , family medicine , demography , nursing , physics , astronomy , sociology
Community-based, family-centered obesity prevention/treatment initiatives have been shown to be effective in reducing body mass index (BMI) and improving healthy habits in children if implemented with high intensity and sufficient duration. Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 Program (5-2-1-0) was incorporated into family-centered, monthly physical activity classes and cooking classes over six months delivered by Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) staff. We hypothesized that implementation of this intervention would improve 5-2-1-0 knowledge attainment, increase healthy behavior (based on 5- 2-1-0 curriculum), and improve BMI and waist circumference measurements in children.