Assessing Weight‐Related Quality of Life in Adolescents

L. Kolotkin, Ronette; H. Zeller, Meg; C. Modi, Avani; P. Samsa, Gregory; Polanichka Quinlan, Nicole; A. Yanovski, Jack; K. Bell, Stephen; M. Maahs, David; Gonzales de Serna, Daniela; R. Roehrig, Helmut

doi:10.1038/oby.2006.59

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Assessing Weight‐Related Quality of Life in Adolescents

Published in Obesity • Mar 1, 2006

Authors:

Ronette L. Kolotkin

Meg H. Zeller

Avani C. Modi

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The development of a new weight-related measure to assess quality of life in adolescents [Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL)-Kids] is described. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: Using a literature search, clinical experience, and consultation with pediatric clinicians, 73 items w...

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Quality of life (healthcare)

Weight loss

Medicine

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