Psychological Intervention in Childhood Obesity - Childhood obesity, a challenge for psychological intervention

Childhood obesity is the most frequent nutritional disorder during childhood and adolescence, and tends to be self-perpetuating with serious repercussions in adult life. The aim of this work has been to carry out a cognitive-behavioral intervention to incorporate healthy eating habits and physical exercise in children and their family environment, to combat obesity, reduce weight and associated psychological factors.

About the author

Degree in Psychology from the University of Murcia (1983-1988). Until March 2008 - professional activity as Clinical Psychologist in the Valencian Health Service. Since March 2008 - professional activity as Clinical Psychologist in the Murcian Health Service.

Product details

• Authors: M. Rosario González, María Cristina Laiz Reverte, Concepción Díaz Sánchez
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.11.2023
• EAN: 9786206865650
• ISBN: 9786206865650
• No. of pages: 52
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works