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Sarwer, David B.; Dilks, Rebecca J. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2012
The prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has tripled in the past three decades. This increase has been accompanied by a dramatic rise in obesity-related health complications among American youth. Thus, many obese youth are now experiencing illnesses that will threaten their life expectancy in the absence of significant weight loss.…
Descriptors: Obesity, Mental Health Workers, Mental Health, Surgery
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Hongu, Nobuko; Kataura, Martha P.; Block, Linda M. – Journal of Extension, 2011
This article helps Extension professionals guide individuals in a successful long-term weight loss program. A program should focus on behavioral changes (improving eating habits and physical activity), not just weight loss. In order to do this, Extension professionals should implement behavior change strategies that motivate individuals to…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Physical Activities, Self Management, Self Efficacy
Kessler, Lisa; Kalodner, Cynthia – 1989
Collaboration between a dietitian and a psychologist has been described as critical to the development and implementation of this weight control programs, and this paper describes such a program conducted through a college student health center. Nutritional components of weight loss programs should provide information which will enable…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, College Students, Dietitians
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Jackson, H. J.; Thorbecke, P. J. – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1982
Six overweight female mentally retarded adolescents and adults were in a behavioral weight-reduction program which involved instructiog mothers in seven group meetings and Ss themselves in six group meetings. Results showed that treatment group members lost significantly more weight than did control group members according to all three dependent…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Behavior Modification, Body Weight
Rotatori, Anthony F.; Fox, Robert – 1980
A behavioral weight reduction model for moderately mentally retarded adolescents is described. Six phases of the treatment program are delineated: background in information; selection of students; preintervention procedures (self monitoring and establishing goal weights); active intervention (training, reinforcement, instruction); maintenance…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Dietetics
Everly, Jr., George Stotelmyer; Girdano, Dorothy Dusek – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1980
Behavior modification in a weight control program is examined in two models of operant and classical conditioning. Successful utilization of behavioral techniques is dependent on adherence to principles of learning, the skill and insight of the clinician, and the sensitivity to the individual needs of each client. (JN)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Classical Conditioning, Dietetics
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Hidalgo, Susan McConville – Journal of the American College Health Association, 1980
The overweight college student is faced not only with the normal anxieties of adolescence but also with the special stress of surviving in a new environment. The nurse practitioner can guide students to bear responsibility for good health and provide a sound nutritional framework for a weight loss program. (CJ)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Modification, Body Weight, College Students
Lublin, Irwin; Kirkish, Patricia – 1978
This description of a weight reduction program, based on generalizations derived from eight years of work with overweight persons, discusses the clients' rationalization of overeating behaviors. In this behavior modification program, the client is required to permanently give up one high calorie food and to write down all foods eaten before actual…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Change Strategies
Osguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1982
This guide is designed for teachers of the "Body Revolution" weight control program. The program may be used either in conjunction with a school program or as an activity for adults in community education programs. The emphasis of the program is on weight loss. Activities are outlined that focus on behavior change, nutrition, and physical fitness.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Continuing Education