Fitwits Leads to Improved Parental Recognition of Childhood Obesity and Plans to Encourage Change.

Introduction: Brief tools are needed to help physicians and parents reach consensus on body mass index (BMI) categories for children and to discuss health-improving behaviors. This study tested the Fitwits intervention with interactive flashcards and before and- after surveys to improve parents' perceptions of children's BMI status.

Methods: We enrolled 140 parents and their 9- to 12-year-old children presenting for well child care, regardless of BMI status, scheduled with 53 Fitwits-trained physicians.