Publication Detail

This article is part of a 2002 supplement in Pediatrics entitled "Treatment of Overweight Children and Adolescents: A Needs Assessment of the Health Practitioners."

Author: Sarah Barlow et al.

Pediatrics, Vol. 110, No 1 (Supplement), July 2002, p. 229-235.

Partial Abstract
The primary aim of this study was to identify interventions used by pediatric health care providers in treatment of overweight children and adolescents to identify provider educational needs. A secondary aim was to examine the association of certain provider characteristics with recommended evaluation practices.

Other articles in this supplement:

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Study Design and Practitioner Characteristics

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Attitudes, Barriers, Skills, and Training Needs among Health Care Professionals

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Psychological, Emotion, and Behavior Assessment

Medical Evaluation of Overweight Children and Adolescents: Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Summary and Recommendations Based on Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians