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We have a searchable
electronic database of
DoD & civilian programs
for the prevention and
treatment of obesity.
The Resource Center for the
Prevention of Military Child
Obesity is housed within the
interactive web platform of the
Clearinghouse for Military
Family Readiness.
Resource Center for the Prevention of Military Child Obesity J. DiNallo, D. Perkins, C. Bartok, D. Gungor, S. Kyler, & K. Aronson
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, Pennsylvania State University
Between 1976-1980 and 2007-2008, the prevalence of
obesity among children and adolescents increased two-fold
in children ages 2- to 5-year olds, and more than tripled in
youth and adolescents ages 6- to 19-year old. Importantly,
military children are not immune to the obesity epidemic.
The Department of Defense (DoD) Childhood Obesity
working group was established to develop a strategic
action plan to support the President’s goal of eradicating
childhood obesity in a generation.
The Resource Center for the Prevention of Military Child
Obesity was tasked with:
• Reviewing existing obesity prevention and intervention
programs;
• Evaluating the evidence base behind these programs;
and
• Infusing empirical evidence into the military’s efforts to
prevent childhood obesity.
The Problem
Addressing the Problem
Actions We’re Taking
National Center for Health Statistics. (2010). [Graph illustration Trends in obesity among children and adolescents: United States, 1963-2008].
Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2007-2008. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htm
Trends in obesity among children & adolescents:
United States, 1963-2008
The evidence base for each program in the database has been assessed using the Clearinghouse’s Continuum of
Evidence, and we have developed a fact sheet for each program presenting the program’s placement and other pertinent
program information.
Professionals working with military families can use the fact sheets to learn
about obesity prevention or treatment programs that meet their needs, and we
are available to provide opportunities for interactive learning and proactive
technical assistance.
We are in the process of:
• Conducting an implementation and dissemination assessment of each program to determine its readiness for use;
• Developing a practitioner’s guide to obesity prevention based on the common principles of effective programs;
• Preparing educational materials to help professionals determine whether a program they’re using is having the desired
impact; and
• Developing metrics to be used for evaluating these programs.
For more information, visit us at http://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/initiatives/obesity-prevention
Placements on
Continuum of Evidence
Fact Sheet: Page 1 Fact Sheet: Page 2