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Direct linkKirschenbaum, Daniel S.; Gierut, Kristen – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2013
Objective: To compare and contrast 5 sets of expert recommendations about the treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity. Method: We reviewed 5 sets of recent expert recommendations: 2007 health care organizations' four stage model, 2007 Canadian clinical practice guidelines, 2008 Endocrine Society recommendations, 2009 seven step model, and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Behavior Modification, Therapy, Children
Gilles, Allyson; Cassano, Michael; Shepherd, Elizabeth J.; Higgins, Diana; Hecker, Jeffrey E.; Nangle, Douglas W. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2008
The current meta-analysis reviews research on the treatment of pediatric obesity focusing on studies that have been published since 1994. Eleven studies (22 comparisons, 115 effect sizes, N = 447) were included in the present meta-analysis. Results indicated that comprehensive behavioral interventions may be improved in at least two ways:…
Descriptors: Obesity, Parent Participation, Pediatrics, Cognitive Restructuring
Download full textShields, A. Tamlyn – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2009
Obesity prevalence has doubled among adults and overweight has tripled among children since 1980. This article discusses behavioral approaches to the obesity epidemic, focusing on recent environmental changes, the resulting behaviors, and possible solutions. Over the last 4 decades, time spent in sedentary activities, the consumption of fast food,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Food
