Monitoring success of a weight reduction programme in children and adolescents: Effects on subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue and lean body mass
Winklhofer-Roob, B.M.; Fasching, U.; Pamperl, I.; Hütter, E.; Kandlbauer, M.; Edelbrunner, G.; Gutsche, B.; Schifferl, C.; Sundl, I.; Roth, E.; Weber, P.; Stöcklin, E. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2007 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background: The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing rapidly and strategies are needed to tackle this health threat effectively. Study purpose: The goals of the MODUL (Mitmachen ohne Diät – ultraleicht) Project were to achieve sustained weight reduction in obese children and adolescents using a novel comprehensive step-by-step approach, including part A: dietary intervention plus education; part B: additional exercise; and part C: additional vitamin supplements. Here we report the results of a novel approach for monitoring the effects of weight reduction in children and adolescents. Methods: Twenty-fi…
