| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4165608 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A cognitive behavioral weight control intervention combined with supervised aerobic exercise or peer-enhanced adventure therapy is equally effective in short-term reduction of BMI and z-BMI in overweight adolescents. Adherence, as measured with session attendance and self-monitoring, is a key dimension of weight change.
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Authors
Elissa PhD, Elizabeth E. PhD, Robyn S. PhD, Chantelle N. PhD, Katherine Flynn-O'Brien, Jamie Kaplan, Meghan Neill, Rena R. PhD,