Purpose To conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy
of comprehensive behavioral family lifestyle interventions (CBFLI) for pediatric obesity …

Rates of overweight in youth have reached epidemic proportions and are associated with
adverse health outcomes. Family-based programs have been widely used to treat …

Background There is limited evidence for successful weight gain prevention interventions
targeting young adults. Developing effective interventions necessitates a theoretical model …

This review updates previous similar papers published in JFT in 2000, 2009 and 2014. It
presents evidence from meta‐analyses, systematic literature reviews, narrative literature …

This review updates similar articles published in the Journal of Family Therapy in 2001 and
2009. It presents evidence from meta‐analyses, systematic literature reviews and controlled …

This scientific statement addresses parents and adult caregivers (PACs) as “agents of
change” for obese children, evaluating the strength of evidence that particular parenting …

The primary aim of this study was to examine a range of potential behavioral and
maternal/paternal correlates of adiposity in children. Secondary aims were to examine (a) …

Objective: Motivational interviewing (MI) is an empirically supported intervention that has
shown effectiveness in moving people toward positive lifestyle choices. Although originally …

Background The goal of this systematic review is to synthesize the published meta-analyses
assessing the role of nutritional, behavioral and physical activity factors/interventions on the …

Rates of childhood obesity are increasing, and it is essential to identify the active
components of interventions aiming to prevent and manage obesity in children. A systematic …