FitKids360: Design, Conduct, and Outcomes of a Stage 2 Pediatric Obesity Program
Joint Authors
Tucker, Jared M.
Eisenmann, Joey C.
Howard, Kathleen
Guseman, Emily H.
Yee, Kimbo E.
DeLaFuente, Kimberly
Graybill, Jill
Roberts, Meggie
Murphy, Megan
Saturley, Heather
Peterson, Tom
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper describes FitKids360, a stage 2 pediatric weight management program.
FitKids360 is a physician-referred, multicomponent, low-cost healthy lifestyle program for overweight and obese youth 5–16 years of age and their families.
FitKids360 provides an evidence-based approach to the treatment of pediatric overweight by targeting patients’ physical activity, screen time, and dietary behaviors using a family-centered approach.
The intervention begins with a two-hour orientation and assessment period followed by six weekly sessions.
Assessments include lifestyle behaviors, anthropometry, and the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) survey, which screens for obesogenic risk factors in the home environment.
Outcomes are presented from 258 patients who completed one of 33 FitKids360 classes.
After completing FitKids360, patients increased moderate to vigorous physical activity by 14 minutes ( P = 0.019 ), reduced screen time by 44 minutes ( P < 0.001 ), and improved key dietary behaviors.
Overall, FNPA scores increased by 9% ( P < 0.001 ) and 69% of patients with “high risk” FNPA scores at baseline dropped below the “high risk” range by followup.
Patients also lowered BMIs ( P = 0.011 ) and age- and sex-adjusted BMI z -scores ( P < 0.001 ) after completing the 7-week program.
We hope this report will be useful to medical and public health professionals seeking to develop stage 2 pediatric obesity programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tucker, Jared M.& Eisenmann, Joey C.& Howard, Kathleen& Guseman, Emily H.& Yee, Kimbo E.& DeLaFuente, Kimberly…[et al.]. 2014. FitKids360: Design, Conduct, and Outcomes of a Stage 2 Pediatric Obesity Program. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042345
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tucker, Jared M.…[et al.]. FitKids360: Design, Conduct, and Outcomes of a Stage 2 Pediatric Obesity Program. Journal of Obesity No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042345
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tucker, Jared M.& Eisenmann, Joey C.& Howard, Kathleen& Guseman, Emily H.& Yee, Kimbo E.& DeLaFuente, Kimberly…[et al.]. FitKids360: Design, Conduct, and Outcomes of a Stage 2 Pediatric Obesity Program. Journal of Obesity. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042345
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042345