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Through systematic assessment of its short-term effectiveness and long-term sustainability in improving obesity-related indicators and preventing overweight, it provides a scientific basis for obesity prevention and control.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n This cluster randomized controlled trial is being conducted among children aged 3 to 6 years in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Children from 3 kindergartens were randomly assigned to the intervention group and children from 3 other kindergartens were assigned to the control group. The 1-year intervention includes health education, dietary guidance, and increased physical activity, adopting a multilevel approach that engages children, families, schools, communities, and society. Children participate in health education and physical activity courses in the kindergarten, while parents receive educational materials online. Parental education and regular assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices are key components of the family-based intervention. Body measurements will be taken at baseline, 6 months, 12 months, and thereafter, alongside questionnaires for both parents and children to evaluate their own health behaviors. The primary outcome will be the difference in BMI, BMI\n z<\/jats:italic>\n scores, and body fat percentage between the 2 groups of children at the end of the intervention.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The study received ethical approval in March 2025. Baseline assessments were conducted from March to June 2025, followed by the initiation of the intervention, which will be completed by June 2026. Participants will then enter a noninterventional long-term follow-up until June 2032, with annual surveys conducted during this period.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This program will test the effectiveness of comprehensive multifaceted interventions on children. 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