Effect of a family-based intervention on electronic media use and body composition among boys aged 8—11 years: a pilot study

This study measured the effect of a 20-week, family-centered electronic media intervention on electronic media use, body composition (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; DXA), physical activity and dietary behaviors in boys. Twenty-two boys were assigned and 21 were analyzed in an experimental or cont...

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Published in:Journal of child health care 2008-12, Vol.12 (4), p.344-358
Main Authors: Todd, M. Kent, Reis-Bergan, Monica J., Sidman, Cara L., Flohr, Judith A., Jameson-Walker, Kelly, Spicer-Bartolau, Tara, Wildeman, Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Analysis of Variance
Body Composition
Chi-Square Distribution
Child
Exercise
Family Health
Feeding Behavior
Goals
Humans
Male
Nursing
Obesity - diagnosis
Obesity - prevention & control
Obesity - psychology
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration
Pilot Projects
Program Evaluation
Single-Blind Method
Statistics, Nonparametric
Television - utilization
Video Games
Virginia
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Summary:This study measured the effect of a 20-week, family-centered electronic media intervention on electronic media use, body composition (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; DXA), physical activity and dietary behaviors in boys. Twenty-two boys were assigned and 21 were analyzed in an experimental or control group. Boys in the experimental group set electronic media use goals and used TV Allowance™ device and ENUFF® software to reduce electronic media use. Data were collected at baseline, 10 weeks and 20 weeks. Interactions were found in daily electronic media use and DXA. At 10 weeks, step counts increased by 543 steps per day in the experimental group and decreased by 340 steps per day in the controls. Steps in both groups were higher at 20 weeks. Meals or snacks eaten while using electronic media decreased in the experimental group only. In conclusion, a family-centered electronic media intervention may reduce electronic media use and contribute to desirable changes in body composition.
ISSN:1367-4935
1741-2889
DOI:10.1177/1367493508097404