Context matters in pediatric obesity: Commentary on innovative treatment and prevention programs for pediatric overweight and obesity

Barbara H. Fiese

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jst069

Context matters in pediatric obesity: Commentary on innovative treatment and prevention programs for pediatric overweight and obesity

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This commentary reviews the 9 articles in the Special Issue on Innovative Treatment and Prevention Programs for Pediatric Overweight and Obesity. Taking a socio-ecological perspective, contextual factors such as characteristics of the child, family, community, and culture are offered as ways to improve treatment and prevention programs. Using a more tailored approach that takes into account individual differences in family communication patterns and problem solving is warranted. Pediatric psychologists are urged to consider the role of prevention and targeted efforts during early childhood to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1037-1043
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Volume	38
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jst069
State	Published - Oct 2013

Keywords

family function obesity
prevention/control
weight management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental and Educational Psychology

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