5. Conclusions
obesity
OBESITY, CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Results of this study show that empowering families through a theory-based, multicomponent eHealth intervention program is a promising approach for improving nutrition- and health-related behavioral changes in young children. Our study sample was mostly from underprivileged socioeconomic backgrounds who are susceptible to low food security and future obesity. eHealth interventions may be an effective tool to help reduce childhood obesity disparities by developing healthy dietary and activity patterns in children from low-income backgrounds. Further investigation with a follow-up assessment is needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of web-based programs on the maintenance of behavioral changes.