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
Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips, to succeed at managing their weightObesity intervention programs tend to focus on healthy food and physical activity. But is that enough? kali9/E+ Collection via Getty Images

Hundreds 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...

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