We assessed the prevalence of high body mass index (BMI) in a large cohort of military children. We compared BMI data from electronic medical records of military children aged 2 to 18 years with BMI data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Youth who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for an array of health problems. Data regarding age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) of military dependents receiving care at an Army medical center were gathered, and BMI of military dependents and a national sample of youth were compared.
Parent education programs have the potential to enhance child outcomes; however, some programs are more likely than others to lead to these positive outcomes.
Resilient children and youth are able to experience positive outcomes despite the presence of risk factors that may threaten their development (Masten, 2001).
An exploratory investigation of the associated effects of combat exposure on Soldiers assigned to a Midwestern Army National Guard unit was conducted.
Families are faced with a variety of positive and negative challenges throughout the family life cycle.
Families are faced with a variety of positive and negative challenges throughout the family life cycle.
The capacity for a parent to self-regulate their own performance is argued to be a fundamental process unde
Parenting interventions based on social learning principles are amongst the most effective interventions av