Behavioral Modification Programs Help Obese Children Manage Their Weight
Obese school-age kids and teens can lose weight or prevent further weight gain if they participate in medium- to high-intensity behavioral management programs, according to a new report released today by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Children in the medium- to high-intensity behavioral management programs studied met for more than 25 hours, usually once or twice a week, for 6 months to 12 months.
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Filed under: Nutrition / Diet on September 30th, 2008