Obesity Therapy
Family-based behavioral obesity therapy is acceptable and effective in clinical setting
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, June 26th, 2006
In a recently published article, scientists in England conducted a study "to assess the acceptability and impact of family-based behavioral treatment (FBBT) for childhood obesity in a clinical setting in the U.K. Pre- and post-treatment assessment for four consecutive treatment groups [were conducted]."
"Treatment groups took place at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. Participants were 33 families with obese (BMI{{>=}}98th centile for age and sex) children aged 8-13 years. FBBT was delivered over 12 sessions. Overweight (percentage...
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