Adolescent obesity intervention: validation of the SHAPEDOWN program

Adolescent obesity intervention: validation of the SHAPEDOWN program

Extract: Effectiveness and transferability of the adolescent obesity intervention SHAPEDOWN were evaluated through a randomized experimental design study of 66 adolescents at four diverse clinical sites in California. Participation in the program was associated with significant improvement in relati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1987-03, Vol.87 (3), p.333-338
Hauptverfasser: Mellin, L.M, Slinkard, L.A, Irwin, C.E. Jr
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
adolescents
Affect
behavior modification
Body Weight
California
Combined Modality Therapy
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Humans
Male
obesity
Obesity - psychology
Obesity - therapy
patient education
program evaluation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
weight loss
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Zusammenfassung:Extract: Effectiveness and transferability of the adolescent obesity intervention SHAPEDOWN were evaluated through a randomized experimental design study of 66 adolescents at four diverse clinical sites in California. Participation in the program was associated with significant improvement in relative weight, weight-related behavior, depression, and knowledge of weight management concepts at post-treatment and at 1-year follow-up.(author)
ISSN:0002-8223
1878-3570
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)03117-5