Publications [#271189] of Kelly D. Brownell

Journal Articles

1. Foster, GD; Wadden, TA; Brownell, KD (1985). Peer-led program for the treatment and prevention of obesity in the schools.. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 53(4), 538-540. [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/24)

   Abstract:
   A total of 89 overweight children in Grades 2-5 in one experimental and one control school participated in a 12-week weight reduction program conducted primarily by older children trained as peer counselors. Children in the experimental school lost 0.15 kg and reduced their percentage overweight by 5.3%, whereas those in the control school gained 1.3 kg and increased their percentage overweight by 0.3%. Program children also showed positive changes in self-concept as compared with a control group and displayed improvements in food selection. Changes in weight, self-concept, and food selection were only partially maintained at 18-week follow-up, however, pointing to the need for an ongoing program of weight loss maintenance. © 1985 American Psychological Association.