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Title:

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.

Document type:
Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Author(s):
Rank, M; Siegrist, M; Wilks, DC; Haller, B; Wolfarth, B; Langhof, H; Halle, M
Abstract:
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 children and adolescents is strongly recommended. Inpatient weight-loss programs have shown to be effective particularly regarding short-term weight-loss, whilst little is known both on the long-term effects of this treatment and the determinants of successful weight-l...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
BMC Pediatr
Year:
2012
Journal volume:
12
Pages contribution:
30
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1186/1471-2431-12-30
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22429873
TUM Institution:
Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Epidemiologie; Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
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