Abstract
The prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has increased steadily over the past three decades such that obesity is now a major worldwide pediatric health risk factor. Pediatric obesity is associated with significant health problems, and is an important early risk factor for adult morbidity and mortality. This paper focuses on the role and components of optimal healing environments (OHEs) that may be useful in the management of childhood obesity: healing intention, healing relationships, health promotion and disease prevention, and healing spaces. Diet, physical activity, and behavior modification strategies used in the treatment of childhood obesity are also reviewed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
| State | Published - 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Nursing(all)
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Freedman, M. R., & Stern, J. S. (2004). The role of optimal healing environments in the management of childhood obesity. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(SUPPL. 1).