- Original Article
- Lifestyle modifications in an adolescent dormitory: a clinical trial
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Ibrahim Abu-Kishk, Michal Alumot-Yehoshua, Gadi Reisler, Shai Efrati, Eran Kozer, Keren Doenyas-Barak, Michal Feldon, Zahi Dagan, Rami Reifen, Matitiahu Berkovitch
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(12):520-525. Published online December 31, 2014
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Purpose Childhood obesity is an increasing public health issue worldwide. We examined dietary patterns among adolescents in a dormitory school, identified obese adolescents and tried to intervene to improve food habits and physical activity. MethodsWe conducted an experimental prospective longitudinal study based on 36 obese (body mass index [BMI]≥95th percentile) adolescents (aged 12-18 years) compared with controls (healthy children: normal age-appropriate BMI... |
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