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Pollak KI et al. – Physicians should counsel overweight adolescents about nutrition and exercise. The authors audio recorded 30 physician–adolescent encounters. Female, older, normal–weight physicians and pediatricians were more Motivational Interviewing adherent. When physicians used MI skills, patients increased exercise, lost weight, and reduced screen time. Physicians should use MI techniques to help adolescents change.


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