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标题：Childhood obesity treatment and prevention. Psychological perspectives of clinical approaches
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作者：Maria Catena Quattropani ; Teresa Buccheri
期刊名称：Mediterranean Journal of Clinical Psychology
印刷版ISSN：2282-1619
出版年度：2013
卷号：1
期号：1
DOI：10.6092/2282-1619/2013.1.887
语种：English
出版社：University of Messina
摘要：Objective: This work focuses on clinical psychologist’ presence within childhood obesity prevention programmes in several countries. Method: The Authors collected articles considering psychological, biological and social aspects linked to childhood obesity. Results: Studies reveal that childhood obesity prevention programmes are based on biological, medical and educational aspects; clinical psychologists up until now have been engaged almost exclusively in the treatment of obesity. Conclusions: There is a clear need to consider psychological aspects (emotional, cognitive and relational) related to the childhood obesity’s causes and involve psychologists in its prevention projects. Keywords: childhood obesity, overweight, multidisciplinary approach, clinical psychology, prevention, treatment