title: [Adolescent medicine. Is the weight of the obese adolescent difficult for their family?].
abstract: The increasing prevalence of obesity creates a need to develop healthcare services that address both obesity and the health problems common to all young people. It is particularly important to involve parents and significant adults to promote easy access and continuity. Improved quality of life is as important as weight loss and prevention of complications. The family has an important role to play in helping adolescents develop their autonomy and enter adulthood. When family structures are affected by a child's chronic condition, it is necessary to provide support to parents during these changes. Feelings of isolation and discouragement are best tackled by involving parents and helping them to find ways to motivate and assist their children on their developmental path.
authors.affiliation: Unité Santé Jeunes, Département de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. francoise.narring@hcuge.ch
authors.forename: Françoise
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Narring
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chamay-Weber
authors.forename: Shqipe
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shehu-Brovina
authors.forename: Lydia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lanza
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010290:Parents; D012944:Social Support