Community, School and Family-Based Dietary Interventions for Childhood Obesity
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 99
Special Issue Editors
Interests: health disparities; obesity; chronic disease; children and families; low-income underserved communities; food access; food choice; food insecurity; nutrition security; nutrition and health outcomes; community-engaged approaches to population health; design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions in preschool, schools, and family- and community-based settings
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Interests: behavioral nutrition; physical activity; obesity prevention diabetes prevention/management; behavioral theory; children adolescents; technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Childhood obesity remains a critical public health concern, with wide-ranging consequences for children's physical and mental well-being. This Special Issue focuses on a comprehensive approach to addressing this complex issue, highlighting the importance of community, school, and family-based dietary interventions. We welcome original research papers and reviews that explore the design, implementation, and evaluation of dietary interventions, targeting the following:
Community-based interventions: These initiatives will aim to create environments that promote healthy eating. Examples include community gardens, cooking classes, and access to affordable, nutritious foods.
School-based interventions: Schools play a crucial role in shaping children's dietary habits. Research on improving school meal quality and integrating nutrition education into the curriculum will be of particular interest.
Family-based interventions: Family dynamics significantly influence children's food choices. Some contributions will explore strategies to empower families to make healthy choices and develop positive eating habits.
By focusing on these diverse yet interconnected settings, this Special Issue aims to contribute valuable insights for developing effective and sustainable strategies to combat childhood obesity. The articles featured in this issue will explore the impact of targeted dietary interventions, the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders, and the ways in which policy, environment, and education can synergistically foster healthier lifestyles for children. We hope this collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, informing future interventions, empowering communities, schools, and families to work together in fostering a healthier future for our children.
Dr. Jayna Markand Dave
Prof. Dr. Debbe Thompson
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- childhood obesity
- public health
- dietary interventions
- community-based interventions
- school-based interventions
- family-based interventions
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