Family-Based Tailored Intervention Research

Questions and Answers

What did Taylor et al. find in their study of the family-based tailored intervention?

Children in the tailored treatment had significantly lower BMI compared to families in the usual care group

What was the aim of adapting the Family Check-Up program by Smith et al. (2018b)?

To specifically target obesogenic behaviors with the aim of preventing obesity and excess weight gain in children aged 2–12 years

Why is primary care considered an ideal environment for weight management interventions?

Due to high accessibility and frequency of visits, such as routine well-child visits

Where is the Family Check-Up 4 Health being tested?

In low-income neighborhoods with racially/ethnically diverse families at highest risk for childhood overweight/obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of school-based interventions?

Implementing interventions during school hours or after-school hours Signup and view all the answers

Which approach could achieve the long-term goals of reducing child BMI and the prevalence of OW/OB in childhood?

Combining clinical and community intervention with a strong quasi-experimental design Signup and view all the answers

What did the study by Hoffman et al. (2018) demonstrate about the integrated clinic–community model?

It is feasible and improves physical activity and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intervention holds promise for racial/ethnic minority children living in low-income communities, according to the text?

Interventions using a community-based participatory approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of family-based interventions targeting positive behavior support?

Improving caregiver's ability to support and work with the child Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome observed in children randomized to the family-based intervention?

Lower BMI in the years following participation Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as a spillover effect in the context of preventing childhood OW/OB?

Positive impact on child weight without explicitly focusing on child weight Signup and view all the answers

Why could a tailored family-based intervention be effective in addressing child obesity?

It identifies specific family needs and provides appropriate resources Signup and view all the answers