Family focus may help obese kids to succeed in treatment

American Heart Association Scientific Statement January 23, 2012 Statement Highlights:Treatment programs for obese children should involve parents and caregivers according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.Parents should lead by example, praise children’s progress towards goals and use missteps as learning opportunities.Additional study is needed to address the complex problem of childhood obesity.Embargoed until 3pm CT/4pm ETAdditional multimedia and other resources located on the right column of this link: http://newsroom.heart.org/pr/aha/_prv-family-focus-may-help-obese-kids-221965.aspx  DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2012