Posted Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Collaborative research may provide new insights into weight control
In a new approach to this multi-faceted and seemingly intractable problem, Most is partnering with Dr. Sandra Hassink, director of the Pediatric Weight Management Clinic at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children; Meredith Lutz Stehl, a clinical psychologist at the hospital; and James Hoffman and Robert Simons, professors in UD's Department of Psychology. Their collaborative research is aimed at assessing whether individuals struggling with weight management exhibit characteristic neuro-cognitive indices related to attentional control and self-control.
