Obesity in children Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
A two-group, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial study will be conducted at Amman city, at four schools. The students will randomly be allocated to intervention group to receive a family-based
Sponsors
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 6-9 years 2. Obese (BMI of 95th percentile and more) 3. A sedentary lifestyle
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to participate in an arranged interventional program activity 2. Undertaken any obesity management program 3. Diagnosed with a developmental or mental disorder, autism or psychosis, genetic obesity syndrome, and any other contraindication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body Mass Index will be measured by calculating height (m) and body weight (kg) at baseline and 3 months. Body mass index z-scores or BMI standard deviation (S.D) scores, which are considered as measures of child' weight according to age and sex. Also, body mass index percentile, which is a measure of weight according to child's age. It will be classified as follows: underweight (BMI is less than 5th percentile), normal weight (BMI is 5th - (BMI is 5th -85th percentile, overweight (BMI is at or above the 85th percentile but less than 95th percentile), and obesity (BMI is at or above the 95th percentile). The height and weight will be measured based on the guidelines provided by WHO. Children will be weighed without shoes in daily or routinely light clothes using, a digital scale (Garmin Index Smart Scale). A fixed height board will be used for height measurements. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dietary habits and physical activity assessed by a questionnaire consists of questions related to dietary habits (seven questions) and physical activity (nine questions) at baseline and 3 months | — |
Countries
Jordan
Outcome results
None listed