Parents alone can tackle childhood obesity just as effectively as whole-family interventions, new study shows

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The study published in the International Journal of Obesity systematically reviews the effectiveness of parent-only group-based interventions for managing childhood obesity and related health behaviors. It concludes that parent-only programs are similarly effective to family-focused interventions in improving a child’s weight and BMI, but highlights challenges like higher dropout rates and the need for strong family support.