The prevalence of obesity continues to rise, and the striking increase among youth over the past several decades is of significant concern. Recent data reported that 34% of adolescents ages 12-19 were overweight or obese, resulting in 4-5 million youth between the ages of 6-17 who are effected. Naturally, family-based interventions are considered the most effective treatments for childhood and adolescent obesity. Traditionally, these clinic-based interventions combine nutrition education and exercise with behavior therapy techniques. Greater attention, however, is now being given to the dissemination of interventions to families and children who struggle with weight.
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