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Development of a Multi-Disciplinary Intervention for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Pages 34-50 | Received 05 Jan 2009, Accepted 11 May 2009, Published online: 09 Mar 2010

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