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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"obesity interventions"”.
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What obesity interventions, if any, are provided by paediatric nurses in the hospital setting?
BACKGROUND The prevalence of childhood obesity in New Zealand (NZ) is increasing at an alarming rate and is implicated in the onset of serious co-morbidities of both a physical and psychological nature. Research shows overweight and obese children are more likely to stay overweight into adulthood. …
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Childhood Obesity Interventions in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: A Qualitative Study Exploring Government Policies and Their Implementation by Health Practitioners
<p>Because of the rising prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and the observation that efforts to address the problem were showing disappointing results, this study seeks to explore the experiences and views of policymakers, health practitioners, …
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Three Essays on Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling in Obesity Prevention Interventions
Essay #1 - Parental Social Influence in Childhood Obesity Interventions: a Systematic Review The objective of this study is to understand the pathways through which social influence at the family level moderates childhood obesity interventions. We conducted a systematic review of obesity …
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The Association of Racial Identity and Locus of Control With Eating Attitudes and Obesity in African American College Women
… have been disproportionately affected by the obesity epidemic in the United States, and studies have suggested that sociocultural factors may have a negative influence on weight and weight loss efforts. Relatedly, other studies have found that African-American women have reported feeling less …
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Family Factors, Caregiver Participation, and Outcomes in Pediatric Obesity Treatment
… be obese in adulthood. Though many pediatric obesity interventions have lead to statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in children's weight, a great number of children still show limited response to treatment, if at all. Expert recommendations for the treatment of …
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Enhancing Interventions for Pediatric Obesity Among Young Latino Children: A Mixed Methods Study
… the effectiveness of current childhood obesity interventions. Programs that have demonstrated success with other racial and ethnic groups have not translated into successful outcomes for Latino families. This may be due to inadequate attention to important cultural factors for Latinos. …
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Exploring the Short-Sleep Obesity Association in Young Children
… duration is associated with increased risk of obesity from early childhood. Childhood obesity and inadequate sleep have negative consequences for health and well-being, and the ability to target both of these public health concerns with a novel obesity intervention involving sleep extension is …
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Perceived familial socialization and ethnic identity: factors associated with physical activity, eating behavior patterns, and social physique anxiety in african american middle adolescents
… American adolescents experience higher rates of obesity and have an increased risk of obesity related diseases than Caucasian American adolescents. Despite culturally sensitive obesity preventive interventions, obesity rates are increasing within the African American adolescent population. …
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The Effects of Macronutrient Composition on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Overweight and Obese Humans
… and almost half of those qualify as obese. Obesity independently increases risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), type II diabetes (T2D), and hypertension; thus, strategies to reduce risk in this population are desperately needed. Oxidative stress and inflammation are two perpetuators of …
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Variance In Percent Body Fat Between And Within Families As Measured By Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
… in intervention programs implemented to decrease obesity.
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Exploring Hispanic mothers’ perceptions of child weight in a family-based obesity prevention program
… States (US) have the highest prevalence of obesity compared to other groups. Childhood obesity prevention and treatment require the involvement of parents to promote healthy behaviors and help their child achieve a healthy weight. Particularly among Hispanic families, obesity interventions …
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Physical activity and gross motor skills in rural South African preschool children
Background: Global levels of overweight and obesity in preschool-aged children have increased dramatically in the last two decades, with most overweight and obese children younger than five years living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Statistics from the 2013 South African National …