Publications by authors named "Christopher Kist"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the effectiveness of monetary incentives in improving adherence to obesity treatment among adolescents.
- Sixty adolescents were divided into three groups: Gain Group (GG) received rewards for achieving adherence goals, Loss Group (LG) lost funds for failing to meet goals, and Control Group (CG) received a fixed amount monthly.
- Results showed that the GG had significantly higher adherence scores and achieved more dietary reporting and step goals compared to the LG and CG, indicating that gain-framed incentives are more effective than loss-framed ones.
Objectives: The social outcomes in adulthood for pediatric patients with obesity are not well-described. This study investigated lifetime criminal behavior and homeownership in youth with obesity.
Methods: Retrospective data on all children enrolled in the weight management program from 1999 to 2009 and who completed exercise testing were collected.
Physical activity (PA) is essential for youth weight management. FOCUS on a Fitter Future (FFF), a group of health care professionals from 25 children's hospitals, sponsored by the Children's Hospital Association, examined current care practices for overweight and obese youth with the goal of building consensus on outcome measurements and quality improvement for pediatric weight management programs (WMPs). WMPs completed a survey regarding PA practices, including testing, assessment and intervention.
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