Impact of a Playful Family Education Strategy With ICT on Childhood Obesity Prevention

Conventional medical treatment by their physicians, following the Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents (SS-025-08) and the Guideline for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Overweight and Obesity in Adults (IMSS 46-08), over six months, with a follow-up of 18 months post-intervention.

"Workshop based on national and international guidelines for managing overweight and obesity in school-aged children, by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Monthly sessions over six months for parents and children, followed by an 18-month post-intervention follow-up.~For parents:~* First session focuses on raising awareness about childhood obesity through counseling and nutritional advice, promoting water consumption over sugary drinks.~* Subsequent sessions use 'case study' technique to discuss common food and nutrition challenges.~For children:~* Sessions follow the 'Nutritional Guidance Intervention Guide' by the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF).~* First session encourages healthy eating habits through activities and educational games.~* Later sessions emphasize healthy eating patterns and physical activity."

The previosuly created and INDAUTOR registered workshop, will be reinforced through two-week technological algorithms, such as videogames, educational videos, and digital challenges, for the children, that they must complete through their smartphone of tablet. Followed by an 18-month post-intervention follow-up.