Parent-only interventions in the treatment of childhood obesity: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Conclusions Parent-only interventions appear to be as effective as parent–child interventions in the treatment of childhood overweight/obesity, and may be less expensive. Reasons for higher attrition rates in parent-only interventions need further investigation.

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Source: Journal of Public Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Ewald, H., Kirby, J., Rees, K., Robertson, W. Tags: Interventions (preventive) Source Type: research