Reuters

Parent-only programs may help obese children, too

New York (Reuters Health) - The gold standard for treating childhood obesity currently involves using a family-based approach in which both parents and children attend meetings on losing weight. A new ...
News Medical

Early parent-focused programs fail to reduce childhood obesity by age two

Existing approaches to parent-focused behavioral programs delivered up to 12 months of age which aim to combat childhood obesity are insufficient to improve body mass index (BMI) at approximately two ...
EurekAlert!

The Lancet: Parent-focused programs insufficient to prevent obesity in toddlers, finds meta-analysis; authors call for a re-think of childhood obesity prevention approaches

A meta-analysis of 17 trials including over 9,000 toddlers found no evidence that parent-focused early childhood obesity prevention programs have an impact on young children's BMI. Authors say their ...
The Greenville News

Healthy start, healthy you – classes and programs for your growing family

Caring for Your Newborn is offered at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. Register online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes ...
Medicine Buffalo

Parent and Family Programs

Whether your student is already attending our vibrant university or considering admission to UB, we want to connect you with the best resources available. Helping to ensure your student’s academic ...