A family‐based and mobile‐assisted intervention for lifestyle behaviors in youths: A randomized controlled trial
Shao‐Yu Tsai,
Yi‐Ching Tung,
Chuen‐Min Huang
et al.
Abstract:This randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a family‐based and mobile‐assisted lifestyle intervention in reducing weight gain among school‐age children with overweight and obesity. A total of 164 school‐age children with overweight or obesity and their parents were randomized to the treatment intervention (n = 82) or an attention‐control group (n = 82). The treatment intervention included three face‐to‐face education sessions, augmented by monthly text messages sent to parents… Show more
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