Healthy Kids-Houston: A Community Childhood Obesity Intervention Program

Healthy Kids-Houston: An Integrated Community Program for the Prevention of Obesity Among Minority Children

The collaborative study is to determine the effectiveness of an after-school community-based program to prevent obesity among minority children.

Childhood obesity is a major health issue in the United States, particularly among minority children. An integrated after-school program that offers structured and fun physical activities with nutrition and behavior lessons in community centers operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department might prevent obesity among minority children who live in the neighborhood.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Live in close proximity of the community centers

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical or physical conditions that prevent the child from participating in the physical activities