Motivational Interviewing as an intervention to increase adolescent self-efficacy and promote weight loss: Methodology and design

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity is associated with serious physiological and psychological consequences including type 2 diabetes, higher rates of depression and low self-esteem. With the population of overweight and obese youth increasing, approp...

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Main Authors: Morrongiello Barbara, Dettmer Elizabeth, Walpole Beverly, McCrindle Brian, Hamilton Jill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/459