Abstract

ROHM, Ilonka et al. Effect of a weight loss program in obese adolescents: a long-term follow-up. Nutr. Hosp. [online]. 2014, vol.30, n.2, pp.267-274. ISSN 1699-5198.  https://dx.doi.org/10.3305/nh.2014.30.2.7568.

Objectives: Obesity during adolescence is an increasing health problem in industrial countries. The comorbidities associated with obesity include important metabolic diseases. Methods: To analyze the effect of a weight-loss program, we recruited 12 obese, male adolescents before entering this program. We determined body weight measures at baseline, 6-week and 36-month follow-up. Also, the long-term changes of blood pressure, HbAlc, and CRP were evaluated. Twenty healthy age-matched adolescents served as controls. Results: Within the intervention group ((body mass index [BMI, kg/m²] > 95^th percentile for age and sex, age 13-17 years) the BMI and BMI-standard deviation score [SDS] were significantly reduced in the 6-week follow-up after completing the weight loss program. However, the significant weight-reduction effect was not persistent until the 36-month follow-up. Conclusion: The 6-week weight-loss program had beneficial short-term effects on body weight, BMI, and BMI-SDS in obese adolescents, but these effects could not be maintained until the 36-month follow-up.

Keywords : Adolescent; Long-term effects; Obesity; Weight loss; Weight reduction programs.

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