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- Title
Effects of a weight management program on body composition and metabolic parameters in overweight children: a randomized controlled trial.
- Authors
Savoye, Mary; Shaw, Melissa; Dziura, James; Tamborlane, William V; Rose, Paulina; Guandalini, Cindy; Goldberg-Gell, Rachel; Burgert, Tania S; Cali, Anna M G; Weiss, Ram; Caprio, Sonia
- Abstract
Pediatric obesity has escalated to epidemic proportions, leading to an array of comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes in youth. Since most overweight children become overweight adults, this chronic condition results in serious metabolic complications by early adulthood. To curtail this major health issue, effective pediatric interventions are essential.
- Publication
JAMA, 2007, Vol 297, Issue 24, p2697
- ISSN
1538-3598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.297.24.2697