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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2012 Feb;43(1):84-100.
doi: 10.1007/s12160-011-9332-7.

Results of a multi-level intervention to prevent and control childhood obesity among Latino children: the Aventuras Para Niños Study

Noe C Crespo  1 , John P Elder, Guadalupe X Ayala, Donald J Slymen, Nadia R Campbell, James F Sallis, Thomas L McKenzie, Barbara Baquero, Elva M Arredondo
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Results of a multi-level intervention to prevent and control childhood obesity among Latino children: the Aventuras Para Niños Study

Noe C Crespo et al. Ann Behav Med. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Background: Community-based interventions are needed to reduce the burden of childhood obesity.

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of a multi-level promotora-based (Community Health Advisor) intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity and prevent excess weight gain among Latino children.

Methods: Thirteen elementary schools were randomized to one of four intervention conditions: individual/family level (Family-only), school/community level (Community-only), combined (Family + Community), or a measurement-only condition. Participants were 808 Latino parents and their children enrolled in kindergarten through 2(nd) grade. Measures included parent and child body mass index (BMI) and a self-administered parent survey that assessed several parent and child behaviors.

Results: There were no significant intervention effects on children's BMI z-score. The family intervention changed several obesity-related child behaviors (e.g., fruit/vegetable consumption) and these were mediated by changes in parenting variables (e.g., parent monitoring).

Conclusion: A promotora-based behavioral intervention was efficacious at changing parental factors and child obesity-related health behaviors.

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Conflict of Interest Statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Participant flow chart following Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trial Guidelines
M = Measurement time point; MTP = Missing time point; LTF = Lost to follow-up. Fam-only = Family intervention; Comm-only = Community intervention; Fam + Comm = Family-plus-Community intervention
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