Davis B A, Roncari D A
Can Med Assoc J. 1978 Dec 23;119(12):1423-25.
Behaviour modification is a promising method of therapy for obesity. Helping the patient to gain control over environmental stimuli and positive reinforcement for the acquisition of appropriate eating and exercise habits are the basis of most treatment programs. While behavioural approaches have, on the average, resulted in greater weight loss than traditional measures during active therapy, responses have been highly variable, and the eventual outcome remains to be established by long-term follow-up studies. The best results are probably achieved with a combination of behavioural therapy and other measures such as a formal exercise program. Since primary prevention may be critical to the overall control of obesity, behavioural approaches may also be applied to young children.
行为矫正疗法是一种很有前景的肥胖治疗方法。帮助患者控制环境刺激，并对养成适当的饮食和运动习惯给予积极强化，是大多数治疗方案的基础。虽然行为疗法在积极治疗期间平均比传统方法能带来更多体重减轻，但反应差异很大，最终结果仍有待长期随访研究确定。行为疗法与其他措施（如正规的运动计划）相结合可能会取得最佳效果。由于一级预防对肥胖的全面控制可能至关重要，行为疗法也可应用于幼儿。
