American journal of preventive medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Latino families, primary care, and childhood obesity: a randomized controlled trial.
Few successful treatment modalities exist to address childhood obesity. Given Latinos' strong identity with family, a family-focused intervention may be able to control Latino childhood obesity. ⋯ Latino families are willing to participate in group classes and health coaching to control childhood obesity. It may be necessary for primary care to partner with community initiatives to address childhood obesity in a more intense manner.