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Context Matters in Pediatric Obesity: Commentary on Innovative Treatment and Prevention Programs for Pediatric Overweight and Obesity

B. H. Fiese
2013 Journal of Pediatric Psychology  

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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
more » ... logists are urged to consider the role of prevention and targeted efforts during early childhood to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity.
doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jst069 pmid:24014068 fatcat:3xbe24vdobh6lnjblkyafat5hm
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B. H. Fiese. "Context Matters in Pediatric Obesity: Commentary on Innovative Treatment and Prevention Programs for Pediatric Overweight and Obesity." Journal of Pediatric Psychology 38.9 (2013) 1037-1043