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Evaluating a Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity

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The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. In the past 30 years, the percentage of overweight children has more than tripled (National Center for Health Statistics, 2002). This increase is seen in both sexes and in children of all ages, with Mexican-, African-, and Native-American children disproportionately affected (Dietz, 2004). Effective weight control treatments are needed to address this national health-care priority and serious public health concern (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2003; Healthy People, 2010).

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  1. University of Nevada, Reno Pinecrest Children’s Behavioral Health, 6490 S. McCarran Blvd. Ste. D1-28, Reno, NV, 89509, USA

    Brie A. Moore

  2. Department of Psychology, University of Nevada-Reno, Mail Stop 0298, Reno, NV, 89557, USA

    William T. O’Donohue

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  2. Dept. Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, 89557-0062, Nevada, USA

    William T. O'Donohue

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Moore, B.A., O’Donohue, W.T. (2011). Evaluating a Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity. In: Draper, C., O'Donohue, W. (eds) Stepped Care and e-Health. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6510-3_8

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