Evaluating Parents and Adult Caregivers as “Agents of Change” for Treating Obese Children: Evidence for Parent Behavior Change Strategies and Research Gaps

S. Faith, Myles; Van Horn, Linda; J. Appel, Lawrence; E. Burke, Lora; Ann S. Carson, Jo; A. Franch, Harold; M. Jakicic, John; V.E. Kral, Tanja; Odoms-Young, Angela; Wansink, Brian; Wylie-Rosett, Judith

doi:10.1161/cir.0b013e31824607ee

Public

Evaluating Parents and Adult Caregivers as “Agents of Change” for Treating Obese Children: Evidence for Parent Behavior Change Strategies and Research Gaps

Shared by NobleBlocks on Mar 6, 2012 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Myles S. Faith

Linda Van Horn

Lawrence J. Appel

Abstract

This scientific statement addresses parents and adult caregivers (PACs) as “agents of change” for obese children, evaluating the strength of evidence that particular parenting strategies can leverage behavior change and reduce positive energy balance in obese youth. The statement has 3 specific aims...

Discussions