The influence of preschoolers' emotional and behavioural problems on obesity treatment outcomes: Secondary findings from a randomized controlled trial.

Elodie EiffenerKarin EliAnna EkPernilla SandvikMaria SomarakiStef KremersEster SleddensPaulina Nowicka

Published in: Pediatric obesity (2019)

Child behaviours at baseline influenced treatment results. Child emotional and behavioural problems improved post treatment. The results suggest that obesity treatment may help in reducing emotional distress among preschoolers.

Keyphrases

mental health
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
insulin resistance
combination therapy
high fat diet induced