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ABSTRACT
Purpose
To examine associations between parent’s diet and BMI (body mass index) and child’s sedentary behavior and physical activity (PA) with child’s BMI.
Design
A descriptive design.
Methods
Study participants were a parent-child dyad in a subsample of families enrolled in Chicago Heights Early Childhood Center.
Findings
Approximately 80% of parents had a BMI classifying as overweight or obese. Associations between children’s sedentary behavior, PA, and BMI were insignificant.
Conclusions
Findings highlight the importance of including parents when developing strategies for promoting healthy behavior of children.
Clinical Evidence
Community health nurses are well-positioned to promote healthy behaviors.
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Additional information
Funding
This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Grant [#5R01DK114238]