Obesity Prevention Recommendation | Barrier | Facilitator |
---|---|---|
Reduce time watching TV | Monitoring/Time cost | Availability of acceptable alternatives |
Remove TV from child's bedroom | Difficulty with changing habits Parity with other family members | Early limit setting |
Increase physical activity | Time cost Lack of information Lack of transportation Child preference Safety Dollar cost Need assistance from family members | Availability of acceptable alternatives Enlist outside support |
Participate in school/community-based sports | Practicality/Time cost Child preference | Access |
Walk to school | Safety | None identified |
Walk more in general | Child preference | None identified |
Eat less fast food | Need assistance from family members Child preference/Convenience Time cost | Information about dollar costs Parental behavior change |
Provide a healthier diet | Parity with other family members Dollar cost Child preference Difficulty with changing habits | Parental behavior change Involve the child Limit setting Make behavior changes gradually |