A summer camp for childhood obesity in Thailand.
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en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-39766
ABSTRACT
The results of a 4-week summer camp for childhood obesity were reported. Twenty-one children with moderate to severe obesity, aged between 8-13 years, joined the program. Dietary restriction during the official hours and dietary self-control at home were implemented throughout the program. Exercise, swimming and group therapy were also implemented throughout the program. Weekly sight-seeing outside the camp was very interesting for the participants. After the program, all participants had lost weight which was about 5 per cent of their initial weight. Most of the weight loss was due to loss of body fat but not lean body mass. No complications occurred during the program. The 4-week summer camp is then practical for initiating weight loss for obese children. Long-term follow-up which is underway will be reported later.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Tailandia
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Femenino
/
Humanos
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Masculino
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Acampada
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Pérdida de Peso
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Niño
/
Adolescente
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Obesidad
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
1995
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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