Children in treatment for obesity: Psychological perspectives, physical activity and diet
Abstract
The current dissertation examines changes in body fat, physical activity and diet in children participating in outpatient family-based treatment of obesity at St Olav`s University Hospital, Norway between 2005 and 2010. Mental health and quality of life were also examined, as well as parental health cognitions as predictors of change in children’s total body fat during treatment. The study is a randomized controlled trial, and the efficiency of therapist-led and self-help groups of parents are compared.
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Steinsbekk, Silje; Wichstrøm, Lars; Ødegård, Rønnaug; Mehus, Ingar. Change in body fat during a family-based treatment of obesity in children: the relative importance of energy intake and physical activity. .Hystad, Hilde Tang; Steinsbekk, Silje; Ødegård, Rønnaug. A randomized study on the efficiency of therapist-led versus self-help parental intervention for treating childhood obesity. .