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  • Title: [Treatment of pediatric obesity: effects on body composition and physical fitness].
    Author: Bougle D, Zunquin G, Sesboüé B, Sabatier JP, Daireaux A.
    Journal: Arch Pediatr; 2007 May; 14(5):439-43. PubMed ID: 17395440.
    Abstract:
    AIMS: To assess the efficiency of an ambulatory weight management programme of pediatric obesity, including 1 gymnastic session per week, on body composition and physical fitness (max). SUBJECTS: Fifteen adolescents participated in the 9-month intervention. BMI and fitness and physical activity assessed by a questionnaire were evaluated at baseline, and after intervention. RESULTS: Prepubescent subjects (N=6): no significant change of BMI, body composition, nor max. Pubescent subjects: significant decrease of BMI, and z score BMI, and % fat mass, increase of fat free mass. Activity questionnaire: non-significant trend to decreased TV watching, significant increase in practice of physical activity during weekend. CONCLUSION: A modest increase in physical practice, included in the dietary-behavioural management of adolescent obesity, is able to improve overweight and physical fitness.
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