Wellness Action Plan Trial Addressing Childhood Obesity

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Wellness Action Plan to Address the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a novel Wellness Action Plan aimed at 1) improving parent recall of diet and activity plans 2) increasing follow-through with plans and 3) aiding parents in identifying their child's weight category.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children between the ages of 2.5 and 14 years, regardless of baseline BMI
• Presented for a well child visit at a pediatric clinic serving primarily Medicaid-insured children in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients in foster care
• Parents and patients who were non-English speaking
• Patients who were being seen by a specialist for weight management.