Table 4.

Taxonomy of themes and subthemes

Domain	Theme	Subtheme
How provider can help child lose weight:	Monitor weight, health risks	− Use discretion in weight discussions − Discuss weight‐related health risks − Do not use scare tactics
	Provide specific guidance	− Healthy diet and lifestyle changes − Weight‐status improvement plan
	Consistent follow‐up	− Monitor child's progress, not just weight − Provide encouragement
Most important thing to help child lose weight:	Family	− Parental role modelling − Limit unhealthful foods provided by family and friends − Decrease unhealthy snacks, breads/tortillas, fried/fatty foods, eating out and sugary foods/drinks
	Dietary changes	− Decrease portions and second helpings − Increase fruits and vegetables − Drink water and substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar in drinks
	Activity changes	− Fun, varied, regular activity and sports participation − Limit TV viewing and video games
Important things to include in weight‐management strategy:	General strategy components	− Emphasise healthy lifestyle − Small changes to current routines − Rewards − Motivational leader
	Activity strategies	− Schedule daily activities − Emphasise play and enjoyment
	General dietary strategies	− Healthful eating, not specific diets
	Specific dietary strategies	− Child suitability − Simple, explicit instructions − Provide examples of lower‐cost diet and activity substitutions
Specific dietary strategies:	Equally effective if followed	− Each has strengths and challenges (Table 4)

This table provides an overview of the key themes and subthemes resulting from the qualitative analysis.