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Whitlock EP, Williams SB, Gold R, et al. Screening and Interventions for Childhood Overweight [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2005 Jul. (Evidence Syntheses, No. 36.)

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Appendix O. Intervention Characteristic Definitions1

Comprehensive behavioral treatment: those using a combination of three types of interventions: behavioral modification procedures, a special diet, and an exercise program
Exercise programs
  • Broad
  • Specific
    • Aerobic ( e.g., running, jogging, swimming)
      • High intensity
      • Low intensity
    • Calisthenic (e.g., sit-ups, toe-touches)
    • Lifestyle (e.g., taking staircase, walking to store)
Decreased sedentary behavior 2 (e.g., limiting watching television or video games)
Diet programs
Behavioral modification components
  • Self-monitoring: having the child document diet-related behaviors or physical activity
  • Stimulus control: modifying factors that appear to serve as cues leading to inappropriate eating, such as while watching television
  • Eating management: techniques specifically aimed at modifying the act of eating, such as eating slowly
  • Contingency management: contingency contracting, where rewards are given for desired eating or exercise behaviors, weight loss, or treatment attendance
  • Cognitive-behavioral techniques: the attempt to alter maladaptive cognitions related to health behaviors, such as problem-solving during high-risk situations
Parent participation
  • High: family participated in all aspects of treatment including attending treatment sessions, dietary choices, and behavioral modification techniques
  • Medium: family involved in many components of treatment, but the child was solely responsible for some significant aspects of treatment, such as dietary choices
  • Low: parents were minimally involved in treatment such as attending some sessions and providing encouragement

References

1.
Haddock CK, Shadish WR, Klesges RC, Stein RJ. Treatments for childhood and adolescent obesity. Ann Behav Med. 1994;16(3):235–244.
2.
Not included in Haddock et al 1994.

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