1. Introduction
obesity, nutritional behavior
OBESITY, OBESE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a theory-based, multicomponent eHealth intervention aimed at improving child health behaviors and parental psychosocial attributes and feeding practices. A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted among 73 parents with children (1–3 years). Intervention group participants (IG, In the United States (US), one in every five children (2–19 years) are obese [According to the Ecological Systems Theory, obesity risk factors for children interplay between three determinants: child characteristics, familial characteristics, and societal characteristics [Traditionally, face-to-face nutrition interventions have shown positive impacts on improving nutritional behavior changes in children [Web-based interventions are cost-effective and promising approaches for expanding an intervention’s reach to families with children. For example, Knowlden and Sharma [This study evaluated the effectiveness of a theory-based, multicomponent eHealth intervention among low-income families of young children (1–3 years). The primary study objectives were to increase daily vegetable and fruit intake and physical activity (i.e., active playtime) and reduce sedentary behavior and screen time among children. Secondarily, this study aimed to improve nutrition knowledge, self-efficacy in feeding, attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity, and feeding practices among parents. The promotion of responsive feeding practices is integrated within the eHealth intervention to support parents in achieving healthy feeding goals.