Purpose: To examine associations between parent's diet and BMI (body mass index) and child's sedentary behavior and physical activity (PA) with child's BMI.
Design: A descriptive design.
Methods: Study participants were a parent-child dyad in a subsample of families enrolled in Chicago Heights Early Childhood Center.
Findings: Approximately 80% of parents had a BMI classifying as overweight or obese. Associations between children's sedentary behavior, PA, and BMI were insignificant.
Conclusions: Findings highlight the importance of including parents when developing strategies for promoting healthy behavior of children.
Clinical Evidence: Community health nurses are well-positioned to promote healthy behaviors.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10020867 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2022.2125809 | DOI Listing |
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