PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Nichols, Emma Hitt ED - Kristeller, Jean L. TI - Acceptance-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Modification of Environmental Risk Factors for Weight Control DP - 2014 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 24--26 VI - 14 IP - 47 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/47/24.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/47/24.full AB - lthough people are often successful in losing weight, sustaining weight loss and healthy eating over the long term is challenging for many. New behavioral strategies can be used to help patients use acceptance and mindfulness to improve decision making. Additionally, behavioral strategies can help to promote a healthy environment for children, reducing the risk of obesity and related medical complications.