Psychological Assessment Of The Obese Child And Adolescents: Principles  

Research demonstrated that the eating behaviour of obese individuals consists of a wide variety of patterns like eating caloric rich food to compensate for negative feelings, vomiting after overeating, eating at night, restrained eating, meal skipping. It may be difficult to grasp and treat these eating behaviours specifically when they are related to psychological factors.

Author(s):

Caroline Braet
Sandra Verbeken

Psychological Treatment Of Childhood Obesity: Main Principles And Pitfalls

The Ecological Systems Theory is an interesting framework that captures the multicausal interaction of hereditary, environmental and child characteristics that place a child at risk for overweight. This theory serves as a guideline for the multidisciplinary assessment of obesity in childhood and for the treatment. The benefits of a multidisciplinary approach focusing on healthy eating habits, moderate exercise and cognitive-behavioural

Author(s):

Caroline Braet
Ellen Moens
Julie Latomme

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder And Childhood Obesity  

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5)1, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined by persistent, age inappropriate and impairing levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. DSM-5 defines four presentations of ADHD: “predominantly inattentive”, “predominantly hyperactive-impulsive”, “combined”, and “not otherwise specified”.

Author(s):

Samuele Cortese

School And Obesity

Overweight and obesity have become a global health problem both in low and middle income countries and high income countries affecting all socioeconomic and age groups. Given the severe consequences on both physical and psychosocial health, prevention of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents is warranted. Several health behaviour models and frameworks

Author(s):

Wendy Van Lippevelde
Lea Maes
Caroline Braet