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Original Article
Endocrinology
Impact of lifestyle factors on trends in lipid profiles among Korean adolescents: the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys study, 1998 and 2010
Shin-Hye Kim, Young-Hwan Song, Sangshin Park, Mi-Jung Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2016;59(2):65-73.   Published online February 29, 2016
Purpose

Only a few studies have explored nationwide trends in lipid profiles among Asian adolescents. We aimed to assess trends in lipid profiles and the associated lifestyle factors among Korean children.

Methods

We analyzed data for 2,094 adolescents who were aged 10–18 years and had participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys in 1998 and 2010.

Results

During 1998–2010, the prevalence of...

Lifestyle modifications in an adolescent dormitory: a clinical trial
Ibrahim Abu-Kishk, Michal Alumot-Yehoshua, Gadi Reisler, Shai Efrati, Eran Kozer, Keren Doenyas-Barak, Michal Feldon, Zahi Dagan, Rami Reifen, Matitiahu Berkovitch
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(12):520-525.   Published online December 31, 2014
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.

Methods

We 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...

A Study on Awareness and Knowledge of Obesity, Life Style, and Eating Habits According to Body Mass Index in High School Students
Mi Jung Kim, Kwang Hae Choi, Kyeong Soo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(12):1491-1496.   Published online December 15, 2002
Purpose : This study was performed to investigate the level of obesity awareness and to help to prevent and to treat obesity by examining the relationship between knowledge of obesity and life style. Methods : Of the students who were surveyed, 1514 answered seriously and were accepted as subjects for the study. The questionaire was anonymous and was filled in by...