Understanding the Social Networks That Form within the Context of an Obesity Prevention Intervention

Background. Antiobesity interventions have generally failed. Research now suggests that interventions must be informed by an understanding of the social environment. Objective. To examine if new social networks form between families participating in a group-level pediatric obesity prevention trial....

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Main Authors: Sabina B. Gesell, Kimberly D. Bess, Shari L. Barkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/749832