Abstract
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 | |
| State | Published - Apr 3 2015 |
Keywords
- medications
- mental health
- obesity
- overweight
- residential
- youth
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Law
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Nelson, T. D., Haugen, K. A., Resetar Volz, J. L., Zhe, E. J., Axelrod, M. I., Spear Filigno, S., Stevens, A. L., & Lundahl, A. (2015). Overweight and obesity among youth entering residential care: Prevalence and correlates. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 32(2), 99-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2015.1043786