To assess the effects and identify factors associated with success of a combined, structured multidisciplinary weight management program in obese children and adolescents.
Parental obesity and higher pre-intervention BMI reduce the likelihood of a multidisciplinary childhood obesity program to succeed--a clinical observation.
Child Health and Sports Center, Pediatric Department, Meir General Hospital, Kfar Saba and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. eliakim@internet-zahav.net