Long-term effects of an inpatient weight-loss program in obese children and the role of genetic predisposition-rationale and design of the LOGIC-trial

Long-term effects of an inpatient weight-loss program in obese children and the role of genetic predisposition-rationale and design of the LOGIC-trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased worldwide, which is a serious concern as obesity is associated with many negative immediate and long-term health consequences. Therefore, the treatment of overweight and obesity in ch...

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Main Authors: Rank Melanie, Siegrist Monika, Wilks Désirée C, Haller Bernhard, Wolfarth Bernd, Langhof Helmut, Halle Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Lifestyle intervention
Polymorphism
Follow-up
Adipokines
Inflammation
Fitness
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/30

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