Open AccessFamily-based treatment program contributors to child weight loss
Author(s) -
Kerri N. Boutelle,
D. Eastern Kang Sim,
Kyung E. Rhee,
Michael A. Manzano,
David R. Strong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.663
H-Index - 225
eISSN - 1476-5497
pISSN - 0307-0565
DOI - 10.1038/s41366-020-0604-9
Subject(s) - weight loss , medicine , anthropometry , obesity , attendance , body mass index , weight change , child obesity , demography , weight gain , pediatrics , body weight , childhood obesity , overweight , sociology , economics , economic growth
Multicomponent family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) program for pediatric obesity includes nutrition and physical activity education, as well as behavior therapy techniques. Studies suggest that parent weight loss is the best predictor of child weight loss in FBT. However, given the important role that parents play in the implementation of FBT for their child, isolating the effects of specific FBT treatment component requires consideration of parent influences over time.