Introduction to the Special Issue: Pediatric Overweight

Although the development of overweight is a chronic disease that is influenced by genetic, metabolic, and physiological factors, there are environmental and psychological factors that contribute to overweight and therefore can be the focus of prevention and treatment efforts. The purpose of the Special Issue of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology on pediatric overweight is to focus on the environmental, familial, psychological, and health factors associated with pediatric overweight, with an ultimate goal of informing prevention and treatment.