Efficacy of Nutrition and Physical Activity Counseling for Pre-adolescent Children in a Dental Setting: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: Pediatric dentists have the potential to make a positive impact on overweight/obesity in children. Objectives: To determine efficacy of brief counseling for healthy weight at dental visits and evaluate assessment of children's weight status. Methods: 168 children (6-11-years old) were allocated to test and control groups. Children's weight status was determined using WHO and simplified overweight screening tables. Parents completed a questionnaire regarding their child's nutrition, physical activity, and screen time. Parents in the test group received the brief counseling intervention. Data measurements were repeated at the recall appointment. Results: Screen time was the only outcome that changed due to counseling. At baseline, the prevalence of healthy weight status was 65.5%. The simplified overweight screening tool had 80% agreement with the WHO BMI tables. Conclusions: This exploratory study indicates the potential for effectiveness of short counseling upon screen time and usability of the overweight screening tool.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Anoushe Sekhavat
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2566636612