Rationale and protocol for translating basic habituation research into family-based childhood obesity treatment: Families becoming healthy together study

This publication describes the rationale and protocol, including design, aims, intervention, and measures, of Families Becoming Healthy Together, a randomized clinical trial examining the effect of a limited RED (non-nutrient-dense, energy-dense) food variety prescription delivered within an 18-month family-based behavioral obesity treatment (FBT) on body mass index (BMI) and habituation rate to RED foods. One hundred fifty-six children (ages: 8 –12 y; BMI: ≥ 85th percentile-for-age) and a caregiver (BMI: ≥ 25 kg/m2), both with overweight or obesity, will be randomized to one of two, interventions: FBT or FBT + Variety.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - September 15, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Steve M. Douglas, Grace M. Hawkins, Kristoffer S. Berlin, Scott E. Crouter, Leonard H. Epstein, John G. Thomas, Hollie A. Raynor Source Type: research