Memphis FitKids: implementing a mobile-friendly web-based application to enhance parents' participation in improving child health

• Main Authors: Gerhild Ullmann (Author), Satish K. Kedia (Author), Ramin Homayouni (Author), Cem Akkus (Author), Michael Schmidt (Author), Lisa M. Klesges (Author), Kenneth D. Ward (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Child obesity is a major public health challenge, increasing the risk of chronic medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension. Among U.S. states, Tennessee has one of the highest rates of child obesity. Emerging communication technologies can h...