Motivational interviewing for screening and feedback and encouraging lifestyle changes to reduce relative weight in 4-8 year old children: design of the MInT study

• Main Authors: Taylor Barry J (Author), Rose Elaine A (Author), Cox Adell (Author), Haszard Jill (Author), Dawson Anna M (Author), Brown Deirdre (Author), Taylor Rachael W (Author), Meredith-Jones Kim (Author), Treacy Lee (Author), Ross Jim (Author), William Sheila M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Because parental recognition of overweight in young children is poor, we need to determine how best to inform parents that their child is overweight in a way that enhances their acceptance and supports motivation for positive change....