Dietary outcomes of the healthy dads healthy kids randomised controlled trial

Authors

Tracy Burrows, University Of Newcastle
Philip J. Morgan, University Of Newcastle
David R. Lubans, University Of Newcastle
Robin Callister, University Of Newcastle
Anthony D. Okely, University of WollongongFollow
James Bray, University Of Newcastle
Clare E. Collins, University Of Newcastle

RIS ID

77866

Publication Details

Burrows, T., Morgan, P. J., Lubans, D. R., Callister, R., Okely, T., Bray, J. & Collins, C. E. (2012). Dietary outcomes of the healthy dads healthy kids randomised controlled trial. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 55 (4), 408-411.

Abstract

Fathers have not been exclusively targeted in family-based lifestyle programmes. The aim was to determine whether dietary intakes of fathers and children can be improved, following an intervention targeting fathers. Overweight and obese fathers (n=50, 21-65 years, body mass index [mean plus or minus standard deviation] 33.3 plus or minus 4.1) and their children (5-12 years) were recruited. Dietary intake was assessed at baseline and 6 months (n=35) by food frequency questionnaire. Linear mixed models determined differences by time. Fathers significantly reduced portion size (P=0.03) but not energy intakes, whereas children reduced energy intakes (kJ) (P=0.02). There is an opportunity to target fathers as to improve child intakes.