Oregon Research Institute

Web-Based Family Intervention for Pediatric Obesity

Researchers are developing and testing a web based family program to prevent childhood obesity.

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The FIT-4-Health program is designed for children ages 8-12 and their families. It addresses nutrition knowledge and skills using interactive games and activities focusing on healthy and unhealthy food choices and portion sizes. Children learn to modify their eating behavior and to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior.