Feasibility of Colocating a Nutrition Education Program into a Medical Clinic Setting to Facilitate Pediatric Obesity Prevention.
Mical K ShiltsL Karina Diaz RiosKatherine H PanarellaDennis M StyneLouise L LanoueChristiana M DrakeLenna OntaiMarilyn S TownsendPublished in: Journal of primary care & community health (2021)
The intervention is a feasible strategy for the 5 medical clinics. Physicians referred and parents enrolled in the intervention with both physicians and parents indicating positive benefits. Feasibility is contingent upon physician awareness of the intervention and motivation to refer patients and additional EFNEP and clinic staff time to enroll and keep parents engaged.