Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips, to succeed at managing their weight
- Written by: Amanda Harrist, Professor in Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University
Obesity intervention programs tend to focus on healthy food and physical activity. But is that enough? kali9/E+ Collection via Getty ImagesHundreds of programs over the past four decades – from the removal of junk food from school vending machines to Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign – have tried to get...




















