Table 4.

Taxonomy of themes and subthemes.

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

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-modeling 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	Emphasize healthy lifestyle Small changes to current routines Rewards Motivational leader
	Activity strategies	Schedule daily activities Emphasize 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)