Evidence-based Nutritional Intervention Protocol for Korean Moderate-Severe Obese Children and Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Diet-related behavioral modification for healthy eating and lifestyle is required to improve childhood obesity. The present study aimed to develop customized nutritional intervention protocol and education program to find barriers to adhere healthy diet and lifestyle for moderate to severe obese children and adolescents and their families. Theoretical framework approaches can be used to change behavior and achieve goals. Previous studies that described the relationship between behavioral modification and nutrition education theory were reviewed. The social cognitive theory and transtheoretical model were employed with behavioral changes to target a healthful diet and lifestyle. The nutrition care process (NCP) model was adopted to customize nutrition care for the participants. Customized n

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6675960 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature