Browsing SPH Scholarly Articles by Keyword "Obesity prevention"
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Feasibility and impact of Creciendo Sanos, a clinic-based pilot intervention to prevent obesity among preschool children in Mexico City
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Mexico has the highest adult overweight and obesity prevalence in the Americas; 23.8% of children <5 years old are at risk for overweight and 9.7% are already overweight or obese. Creciendo Sanos was a pilot ... -
A group randomized controlled trail integrating obesity prevention and control for postpartum adolescents in a home visiting program
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Adolescence represents a critical period for the development of overweight that tracks into adulthood. This risk is significantly heightened for adolescents that become pregnant, many of whom experience postpartum ...