This project aims to conduct a unique, community-based intervention consisting of a randomized trial of a culturally-appropriate weight loss intervention for overweight Latino children in Milwaukee. The intervention promotes lifestyle changes through a low weight loss regimen, one or more physical activities ranging from soccer to hip-hop dance, and dietary counseling including cooking classes for parents. In addition to weight reduction for overweight Latino children, the project has the potential to reduce missed school days and improve self-esteem and quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Center for Advancement of Underserved Children (CAUC), Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
change in body mass index (BMI) z-score
height, weight, and BMI
percent body fat
physical activity
sedentary activity
dietary habits
the child's quality of life
self-esteem
physical fitness
selected health and use of health services measures (missed school days, parental missed work days, and number of healthcare provider visits for illness by child)
the parents' BMI
the child's satisfaction with opportunities to lose weight and increase physical activity in the past year
the parents' satisfaction with opportunities for the child to lose weight and increase physical activity in the past year
costs
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