Early intervention of multiple home visits to prevent childhood obesity in a disadvantaged population: a home-based randomised controlled trial (Healthy Beginnings Trial)

Table 2 Outcome measures for the study

Phase One: intervention phase (0–2 years)	Phase Two: follow up phase (3–5 years)
*Primary Measures*
Duration of breastfeeding/timing of introduction of solids
Intake of 'extra'¹ foods at age 2 years	Intake of 'extra' foods at age 3,4 & 5 years
Intake of fruit and vegetables at age 2 years	Intake of fruit and vegetables at age 3,4 & 5 years
Serving size at age 2 years	Serving size at age 3,4 & 5 years
Amount of television viewing at age 2 years	Amount of television viewing at age 3,4 & 5 years
Family nutrition and physical activity	Family nutrition and physical activity
Time spent undertaking active play at age 2 years	Time spent undertaking active play at age 3,4 & 5 years
Anthropometric measures of the child at age 2 years	Anthropometric measures of the child at age 3,4 & 5 years
*Secondary Measures*
Parent-child interaction
Parental knowledge/attitudes about childhood obesity
Acceptability of the intervention to mothers and families
Partner and family support

¹ 'Extra' foods include chips, wedges & crisps; takeaway burgers, pizza & chicken; sweetened drinks

ISSN: 1471-2458