Can a Trial of Motivational Lifestyle Counseling be Effective for Controlling Childhood Obesity and the Associated Cardiometabolic Risk Factors?

Can a Trial of Motivational Lifestyle Counseling be Effective for Controlling Childhood Obesity and the Associated Cardiometabolic Risk Factors?

This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a simple office-based program for encouraging healthy lifestyle on controlling childhood obesity and associated cardiometabolic risk factors. Methods: This non-randomized 24-week lifestyle modification trial was conducted among 457 obese childr...

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Main Authors: Roya Kelishadi, Mohammad Malekahmadi, Mahin Hashemipour, Mehrnaz Soghrati, Mojgan Soghrati, Parisa Mirmoghtadaee, Shohreh Ghatrehsamani, Parinaz Poursafa, Noushin Khavarian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-04-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Subjects:
cardiovascular risk factors
child
counseling
lifestyle
obesity trial
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187595721200006X

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