Embracing parenting role in childhood obesity
Jiying Ling, Mekdes K. Gebremariam
Abstract
Active parental engagement is crucial in controlling childhood obesity. However, optimal strategies to engage parents and mechanisms linking parents' involvement to childhood obesity prevention need further investigation. In this editorial, we provide a background to invite contributions to the BMC Public Health collection titled 'Parenting role in childhood obesity'.
Topics & Concepts
Childhood obesityBiostatisticsMedicinePublic healthObesityEarly childhoodDevelopmental psychologyEnvironmental healthPsychologyOverweightNursingInternal medicineObesity, Physical Activity, DietChild and Adolescent HealthEarly Childhood Education and Development