Inclusion Criteria:  Children aged 7 to 11 years old Children classified as obese (>+2SD) based on BMI-for-age for 5 to 19 years old (WHO, 2007).  Exclusion Criteria:  Children diagnosed with chronic asthma, diabetes mellitus, psychiatric disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, severe autism or mental retardation, or psychosis), or other serious medical conditions. Children receiving medications that can potentially promote weight gain or weight loss. Children participating in any weight management program