What Can Parents Do to Reduce Youth Obesity? An Initial Study With a Diverse Sample

Authors

Marilyn Frenn, Marquette University College of NursingFollow
Amy Heinrich, Marquette University
Claire Schmidt Dohmen, Marquette University
Jessica E. Pruszynski, Medical College of Wisconsin

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

7 p.

Publication Date

10-2011

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Source ISSN

0882-5963

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2010.09.001

Abstract

The body mass index (BMI) of diverse, low-income fifth grade students (n = 36) was regressed on physical activity (Child Adolescent Activity Log), percentage dietary fat (Food Habits Questionnaire), and the Food/Activity Parenting Practices Questionnaire. The model explained 50% of the variance in student BMI, adjusted R² = .50, F (4, 19) = 6.84, p = .001. Students accurately perceived their weight status. Students' perception of parenting strategies, along with dietary fat, was significantly associated with their BMI. Parent's (n = 14) BMI, not the child's, was associated with the strategies they used. Three parents tested an online authoritative parenting program. Further research is needed.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 26, No. 5 (October 2012): 428-434. DOI. © 2012 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Frenn, Marilyn; Heinrich, Amy; Dohmen, Claire Schmidt; and Pruszynski, Jessica E., "What Can Parents Do to Reduce Youth Obesity? An Initial Study With a Diverse Sample" (2011). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 128.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/128