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Integrative Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: Psychological and Spiritual Considerations
Jennifer A Boisvert1, W Andrew Harrell1
1is in independent practice in Long Beach and Beverly Hills, California. is a professor emeritus at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Abstract:
This article presents an integrative approach to the problem of pediatric obesity, which is a multifaceted medical condition that is epidemic in the United States and elsewhere in the world. In this article, definitions of pediatric obesity are provided, and its prevalence, etiological factors, medical complications, and comorbidities are reviewed. Psychological and spiritual factors associated with pediatric obesity are discussed, together with their importance to integrative treatment. This review suggests that the use of psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT), can be considered in conjunction with medical and educational interventions to treat pediatric obesity successfully.
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