Family home-based intervention improves physical quality of life in guardians with overweight/obesity and reduces BMI z-score in children with overweight/obesity
A 12-month home-based family intervention was tested in 142 families with at least one child with overweight/obesity. Children with overweight/obesity showed decreased BMI z-score over time (p = 0.001), and guardians with overweight/obesity improved physical quality of life at the end of the program (p = 0.002). The study suggests family-centered strategies may be effective for childhood obesity.
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Family home-based intervention improves physical quality of life in guardians with overweight/obesity and reduces BMI z-score in children with overweight/obesity The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Family home-based intervention improves physical quality of life in guardians with overweight/obesity and reduces BMI z-score in children with overweight/obesity
This conclusion is most relevant to: 142 families (n = 223 legal guardians) with at least one child with overweight/obesity.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Effects of a family home-based intervention on global health and 24h movements: an exploratory family cluster-based approach to childhood obesity. (International journal of public health, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Family home-based intervention delivered over 12 months
- ▸Targeted global health and 24-hour movement patterns (sleep, PA, SB)
- ▸Children with OW/OB showed decreased BMI z-score; guardians with OW/OB improved physical QoL
- ▸Result: Potential effectiveness of family-centered strategies for childhood obesity
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸142 families (n = 223 legal guardians) with at least one child with overweight/obesity
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Exploratory design with cluster analysis, not a randomized controlled trial
- ▸No effect size reported for key outcomes, limiting quantitative interpretation
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main finding of this study?▼
The study found that a 12-month home-based family intervention reduced BMI z-score in children with overweight/obesity and improved physical quality of life in their guardians with overweight/obesity.
How many families participated in the intervention?▼
142 families with at least one child with overweight/obesity participated, including 223 legal guardians.
What outcomes were measured in the study?▼
Outcomes included perceived global health (quality of life), sleep, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and BMI z-score.
Was the intervention effective for all family members?▼
The intervention showed benefits for children with overweight/obesity (reduced BMI z-score) and guardians with overweight/obesity (improved physical QoL), but effects varied by weight status and behavioral clusters.
References
- 1.Siroux J, Lemay J, Ramos I, Drapeau V, Chaput JP, Vedrine E, Dalmais C, Rousset-Thiry V, Thivel D, Boirie Y, Miolanne M. “Effects of a family home-based intervention on global health and 24h movements: an exploratory family cluster-based approach to childhood obesity..” International journal of public health, 2026. PMID: 42453857 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2026.1609165