Both the behavioral and humanistic approach can be used to address the issue of childhood obesity. The behavioral approach can be utilized most by addressing the issue with the children's parents and making changes in their lifestyle and daily habits therefore reflecting back to the child. The humanistic approach could be used by directly working with the children in question and giving them an encouragement and supportive environment.
One fundamental concept that relates to the problem of Childhood Obesity is biological. Many obese children are subject to verbal and/or physical abuse from other children which often time leads to eating their problems or depression eating that only adds to the weight gain creating an endless obvious cycle.