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Family-based intervention programs are insufficient to prevent childhood obesity, major study finds

A landmark study led by the University of Sydney has found no evidence that family-based early obesity prevention programs, such as home visits from health professionals or community parent groups, ...
Yale Environment 360

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

Obesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended interventions, availability is limited for most children. In two new studies, Yale ...
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The Lancet: Parent-focused programs insufficient to prevent obesity in toddlers, finds meta-analysis; authors call for a re-think of childhood obesity prevention approaches

A meta-analysis of 17 trials including over 9,000 toddlers found no evidence that parent-focused early childhood obesity prevention programs have an impact on young children's BMI. Authors say their ...
News Medical

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers collated data from more than 175 publications to elucidate the impacts of early life factors on the subsequent ...