What do parents think about parental participation in school-based interventions on energy balance-related behaviours? a qualitative study in 4 countries

• Main Authors: Van Lippevelde Wendy (Author), Verloigne Maïté (Author), De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse (Author), Bjelland Mona (Author), Lien Nanna (Author), Fernández-Alvira Juan M (Author), Moreno Luis A (Author), Kovacs Eva (Author), Brug Johannes (Author), Maes Lea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Overweight and obesity in youth has increased dramatically. Therefore, overweight prevention initiatives should start early in life and target modifiable energy balance-related behaviours. Parental participation is often advocated as...