The Impact of Educational Materials on Family Behavior

The Impact of Educational Materials on Family Behavior

The purpose of the research is to learn whether written materials or handouts that are given to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.

Few written resources for families have been tested in the primary care setting. Kid STRIDE (STRiving to Improve Diet & Exercise) is an educational booklet designed for parents of overweight children. We hypothesize that this booklet will benefit a small percentage of the overweight and obese population of children as a first-tiered approach to treatment of overweight and obese children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with a BMI greater than or equal to 85% along with a parent.
• All subjects must speak English.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Genetic conditions associated with overweight.
• Endocrine conditions associated with overweight.
• Chronic steroid therapy.
• Current enrollment in a professional weight management program.