Stewart, L., Reilly, J.J. and Hughes, A.R. (2009) Evidence-based behavioural treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 18(1), pp. 189-198. (doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2008.07.014)
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Abstract
Obesity is the most common childhood disease and is widely acknowledged as having become a global epidemic. Well-recognized health consequences of childhood obesity exist, both during childhood and adulthood, affecting health and psychological and economic welfare. The importance of finding effective strategies for the management of childhood obesity has international significance with the publication of various expert reports and evidence-based guidelines in recent years.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Reilly, Prof John |
| Authors: | Stewart, L., Reilly, J.J., and Hughes, A.R. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Clinical Specialities |
| Journal Name: | Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America |
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