Family-Based Program Using a Mobile App to Prevent Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 5 to 9 in Sonora, Mexico

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a family-based intervention to improve the well-being of schoolchildren aged 5 to 9 years and their families, aiming to prevent overweight and obesity. The study focuses on children in Sonora, Mexico, where obesity rates are high among adolescents. This research addresses the risk of developing metabolic problems in adulthood linked to childhood excess weight and explores innovative ways to promote healthier eating and behaviors early in life. The intervention includes nutritional therapy delivered through a mobile application designed to support healthy eating habits. The app offers educational content, interactive tools, and gamification features, focusing on parent-child pairs with resources like recipe tutorials tailored to family needs. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either this mobile app-supported nutritional therapy or conventional nutritional treatment, with the intervention lasting six months. Participants will be involved in activities including using the mobile app, receiving nutritional guidance, and engaging in physical activity. Researchers will assess changes in dietary behavior, feeding practices, physical activity, body measurements, fat and muscle mass, and various blood markers over six months. Parenting practices and dietary patterns will also be evaluated to understand the interventions impact. The study includes monitoring adherence through the app and regular assessments to track progress and safety throughout the study period.

Family-Based Nutrition Intervention to Prevent Overweight and Obesity in School-Age Children.