Can we Introduce an Effective Lifestyle Modification Intervention among Children at Risk of Overweight and Obesity in the Conditions of Family Practice?

Diet and physical activity are crucial in management of pediatric overweight and obesity, however family involvement has not been adequately studied in primary care.

Assessment of the effectiveness of lifestyle modification intervention among overweight and obese children, addressing parental adherence.

During the period of the study (from October 2013 until June 2014) 588 children have visited the family practice involved in the study because of many different reasons. Each child of this group of 588 children was screened for the risk of abdominal obesity.

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