Project title:
On-line and in control: PEACHTM (Parenting, Eating and Activity for Child Health) Lifestyle
Chief Investigator:
Associate Professor Anthea Magarey
Funding Amount:
$75,000
Recipient:
Flinders University
Overview:
Childhood obesity is a global problem with little evidence to inform practice. Our PEACHTM RCT program is one of few programs to demonstrate effectiveness and has been translated to community settings in SA and QLD .The program targets parents of overweight primary schoolers, taking a family-focussed approach to improve lifestyles and weight status. Recruitment is difficult due to sensitivity of the issue and poor recognition of the problem; retention is challenged by the need for long term support. The proposed program will address these issues to improve children’s health, state-wide.