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Showing 1 to 20 of 82 for “"obesity prevention"”.
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Childhood obesity prevention in Soweto, South Africa
Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in many African countries. In South Africa, young children in urban low-income settings have been identified as being particularly at risk of overweight and obesity, while childhood undernutrition also persists. There is a need to develop and …
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Supporting health equity in obesity prevention for women of reproductive age
… years) are at an increased risk of developing obesity due to pregnancy, stressors during this stage in the life course (e.g., leaving home, new jobs, parenthood), and historical and ongoing discrimination and marginalization. Preventing obesity for this population needs to be a public health …
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Realising the potential of early childhood education environments for obesity prevention
… most efficacious and cost-effective to prevent obesity. Consequently, early childhood education (ECE) is recognized internationally as an important setting in governmental responses to obesity. This thesis evaluates the nutrition and physical activity environments for 3- and 4-year-olds in New …
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Factors Associated With Local Public Health Agency Participation In Obesity Prevention, 2008
<p>Obesity is the leading public health problem in the U.S. Obesity rates in every state are increasing. Local public health agencies (LPHAs) are tasked with prevention and are the foundation for health efforts on the community levels. Conceptual frameworks show that good infrastructure leads to …
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Obesity Prevention in Pacific Adolescents: Is there a role for the church?
… interest and body of knowledge regarding obesity prevention in Pacific communities who have an affiliation with Christian religions, and provide evidence to inform public health policy and guide the development of church-based interventions. METHOD A mixed methods approach was used. …
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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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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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Proposing a Model School-based Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Cuero, TX, A Rural Underserved City
Abstract: Childhood obesity has become a national public health crisis in America. While many reports on childhood obesity prevention programs exist, the results are heterogeneous due to the diversity of the interventions, study populations and research settings. School-based programs focusing on …
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Proposing a Model School-based Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Cuero, TX, A Rural Underserved City
Abstract: Childhood obesity has become a national public health crisis in America. While many reports on childhood obesity prevention programs exist, the results are heterogeneous due to the diversity of the interventions, study populations and research settings. School-based programs focusing on …
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Head Start and child care providers' feeding practices: a potential avenue for obesity prevention in young children
… eating behaviors in early childhood and prevent obesity in young children. Further, recent publications by the Institute of Medicine and national organizations have recommended specific feeding practices for child care providers to be implemented at the state-level to prevent early childhood …
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A childhood obesity prevention initiative: Learning from parents by identifying knowledge, attitudes and barriers related to childhood obesity
Childhood obesity prevalence is rising all over the world. Excess caloric intake and decreased energy expenditure cause obesity over time. Health problems caused by childhood obesity are affecting children and adults. Parents and caregivers are often responsible for providing meals and shaping …
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Kidquest Childhood Obesity Prevention program: Analysis of Its Influence on health of Rural South Dakota 5th and 6th Grade Children
<p>Obesity is a growing problem throughout the developed world. This project will focus on obesity in rural children by studying those living in an area of South Dakota. Research shows high levels of overweight and obese children in this demographic. The two major objectives of this study are to …
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Assessing the effectiveness of an obesity-prevention intervention to improve healthy lifestyle among Saudi school girls aged 9 to 16 : a feasibility study
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at increased risk of a multitude of obesity-associated problems. There are multiple causal factors associated with childhood obesity, but the modifiable ones are dietary and activity …
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The Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model: An Examination of Obesity Prevention Behavioral Change in Children Who Participated In The Afterschool Program Virginia Beach Let’s Move
… Model (IMB) as a foundation to design childhood obesity prevention afterschool programs. This study employed a secondary analysis of pre (n=172), post (n=170), and 1-year follow-up (n=32) evaluations of the obesity prevention afterschool program Virginia Beach Let’s Move for children ages 5-11 …
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A Mixed Methods Obesity Prevention Intervention For Australian Children Aged 6-12 Years: Influence Of Parents Misperceptions About Food And Exercise On The Efficacy Of Educational Obesity Simulations
… children’s food and exercise habits, no child obesity prevention programs have directly targeted parents. Moreover, although fear appeals have been used across several health promotion areas to change attitudes and behaviours, they have not been incorporated into an obesity preventive program. …
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Childhood obesity and its prevention in primary school-aged children: a focus on South Asian communities in the UK
Childhood obesity is a major global concern but there is little evidence for effective childhood obesity prevention strategies. People of South Asian origin are a specific target group for obesity prevention as they are vulnerable to cardiovascular health effects of obesity. This thesis explores …
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What School-Based Strategies are Most Effective in Preventing Obesity Among Primary School Children in the United Kingdom
Background: Childhood obesity remains a significant public health challenge in the United Kingdom, with persistently high prevalence rates and marked socio-economic inequalities. Schools are increasingly positioned as key settings for obesity prevention due to their reach, structure, and potential …
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Growing healthy kids: parents' of preschoolers perceptions based on hours worked, work status, and ethnicity
… Most participants indicated a desire to receive obesity prevention information. No parent indicated s/he did not want information about nutrition and physical activity. Also, Hispanic and unemployed participants realized the impact of weight on their child's physical and psychological …
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