Effects of a 8-month physical activity and nutrition-induced weight loss program on bone health of obese adolescents.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elodie Chaplais ◽  
Geraldine Naughton ◽  
David Greene ◽  
Martine Duclos ◽  
Julie Masurier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Obese Adolescents

Enrolling Caregivers in Obesity Interventions to Improve Obesity-Related Outcomes in Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110370
Author(s):  
Hannah Bessette ◽  
MinKyoung Song ◽  
Karen S. Lyons ◽  
Sydnee Stoyles ◽  
Christopher S. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Weight Loss Programs ◽  
Obesity Interventions

In this study, we assessed the influences of change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)/sedentary time (ST) of caregivers participating in a commercial weight-loss program on their children’s change in MVPA/ST. Data from 29 caregivers and their children were collected over 8 weeks. We used multivariable linear regression to assess associations of changes in caregiver’s percent of time spent in MVPA/ST and changes in their child’s percent of time spent in MVPA/ST. For caregivers that decreased body mass index (BMI) over 8 weeks, changes in caregivers’ MVPA was strongly associated with the change in children’s MVPA (β = 2.61 [95% CI: 0.45, 4.77]) compared to caregivers who maintained/increased BMI (β = 0.24 [–2.16, 2.64]). Changes in caregivers’ ST was strongly associated with changes in children’s ST (β = 2.42 [1.02, 3.81]) compared to caregivers who maintained/increased BMI (β = 0.35 [–0.45, 1.14]). Findings reinforce encouraging caregivers to enroll in weight-loss programs for the benefit of their children as well as for themselves.

A Qualitative, Longitudinal Study Exploring Obese Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Lindelof ◽  
Claus Vinther Nielsen ◽  
Birthe D. Pedersen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Theory Of Practice ◽  
Active Life ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Study Participants

Background:Individuals’ attitude toward physical activity may contribute to their willingness to participate in such behavior. This study qualitatively and longitudinally explored obese adolescents’ attitudes to physical activity.Methods:Fifteen obese adolescents were recruited at a weight loss camp. Participants were followed for 2.5 years with 3 yearly rounds of participant observations and interviews. Data were analyzed using a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach.Results:Four categories were identified: 1) throughout the study participants became more sedentary as they de-selected activities like bike riding; 2) participants did not perceive their increasing inactive lifestyle as hindering weight loss as they consider such activities as futile compared with vigorously hard exercise; 3) participants frequently failed to participate in hard exercise, like going to the gym; and 4) participants had a genuine antipathy against being physical active.Conclusions:Among others, a reason why obese adolescents fail to live an active life is that they find limited pleasure in such behavior. It is argued that obese adolescents need a positive attitude toward physical activity if they are to be more active. With reference to Bourdieu’s theory of practice, it is hypothesized that such attitude needs to be learned through everyday life by experiencing joy and meaning by being physical active.

The effect of a multidisciplinary weight loss program on renal circadian rhythm in obese adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 178 (12) ◽  
pp. 1849-1858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Pauwaert ◽  
Sarah Dejonckheere ◽  
Elke Bruneel ◽  
Jolien Van Der Jeugt ◽  
Laura Keersmaekers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Circadian Rhythm ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Obese Adolescents

scholarly journals Physical Activity Enhancement to a Behavioral Weight Loss Program for Severely Obese Individuals: A Preliminary Investigation

ISRN Obesity ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Unick ◽  
Kevin C. O'Leary ◽  
Dale S. Bond ◽  
Rena R. Wing
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Behavioral Weight Loss ◽  
Severely Obese ◽  
Vigorous Intensity ◽  
Activity Enhancement ◽  
The Difference

Severe obesity is characterized by low physical activity (PA) and interventions to enhance PA are needed. Participants (45.0 ± 3.9 kg/m2) were randomized to a 6-month standard behavioral weight loss program (SBWL; n = 14) or SBWL+technology (SBWL+TECH; n = 15). Both groups received identical SBWL treatment and SBWL+TECH also received a wearable PA monitor, providing “real-time” feedback, and website access to monitor energy balance. 6-month retention was similar between groups (SBWL: 12/13 versus SBWL+TECH: 11/14 completers; P = 0.19) and adherence to wearing the armband was excellent (91.3% of days). Although differences in PA between groups did not meet conventional thresholds of significance, SBWL+TECH increased their moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA by 132.9 ± 216.8 min/week, which was 3 times greater than SBWL (44.8 ± 124.3 min/week; P = 0.27; Cohen’s d = 0.50). There was a trend for SBWL+TECH to self-monitor for a greater proportion of days compared to SBWL (86.2 ± 21.4% versus 71.5 ± 19.4%; P = 0.098; Cohen’s d = 0.72). The difference in weight loss between groups was modest (SBWL+TECH: −10.0 ± 7.1% versus SBWL: −7.8 ± 6.7%; P = 0.46). These preliminary findings suggest that PA monitors may be one strategy for increasing PA among the severely obese. Larger, long-term trials are needed.

scholarly journals Improved cognitive functioning in obese adolescents after a 30-week inpatient weight loss program

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stijn Vantieghem ◽  
Ivan Bautmans ◽  
Ann De Guchtenaere ◽  
Ann Tanghe ◽  
Steven Provyn
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Obese Adolescents
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