Overweight and obesity among youth entering residential care: Prevalence and correlates

Timothy D. Nelson; Kimberly A. Haugen; Jennifer L. Resetar Volz; Elizabeth J. Zhe; Michael I. Axelrod; Stephanie Spear Filigno; Amy L. Stevens; Alyssa Lundahl

doi:10.1080/0886571X.2015.1043786

Overweight and obesity among youth entering residential care: Prevalence and correlates

Timothy D. Nelson, Kimberly A. Haugen, Jennifer L. Resetar Volz, Elizabeth J. Zhe, Michael I. Axelrod, Stephanie Spear Filigno, Amy L. Stevens, Alyssa Lundahl

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Little is known about the prevalence of clinical weight problems for youth living in residential care. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity in a large sample of youth (N = 1709) entering a residential care program. Results indicated that 48% of youth were overweight or obese at the time of intake, which is much higher than national pediatric rates. Females had higher rates of overweight/obesity, as did youth referred from moderately restrictive placements such as foster care. Youth who were overweight/obese had greater internalizing symptoms at intake. Clinical and research implications are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	99-112
Number of pages	14
Journal	Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
Volume	32
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2015.1043786
State	Published - Apr 3 2015

Keywords

medications
mental health
obesity
overweight
residential
youth

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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