Abstract
Along the lines of the evidence-based recommendations, we developed a multi-disciplinary intervention for overweight children 7- to 12-years-old, primarily aiming at helping children to adopt healthier eating habits and a physically active lifestyle. The program combined nutrition intervention, based on a non-dieting approach, with physical activity intervention, implemented through the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with parental support. The program was conducted by dieticians with the collaboration of child psychiatrists and pediatricians. Training and regular supervision upon CBT priniciples application was intended to enhance dieticians' efficiency. The intervention is currently being evaluated to determine its effectiveness in treating childhood obesity.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 34-50 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Child and Family Behavior Therapy |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Children
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Non-dieting approach
- Obesity
- Parental involvement
- Supervision
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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