title: Behavioral Modification for the Management of Obesity.
abstract: This article provides behavioral strategies for working with obese patients and families within a primary care context. A multifactorial model for the etiology of obesity from which to adopt treatment strategies is provided. Optimal views to set up effective patient encounters and specific recommendations to motivate and support patients are discussed. Multicomponent programs include a combination of nutritional, physical activity, and cognitive behavioral approaches to target overweight/obesity. The focus is on behavioral approaches and practical applications, such as motivational interviewing techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA. Electronic address: claire.kelley.ctr@usuhs.edu.
authors.forename: Claire P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.affiliation: Loyola University Chicago, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, 2160 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153-3328, USA; Lincoln Park Care Center, 499 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035-1804, USA.
authors.forename: Geena
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sbrocco
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA.
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sbrocco
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D054521:Cultural Competency; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D062405:Motivational Interviewing; D009765:Obesity / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D050177:Overweight / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011320:Primary Health Care; D057545:Social Stigma; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Behavioral modification; Cognitive behavioral interventions for weight loss; Obesity; Weight management