Lifestyle modifications in an adolescent dormitory: a clinical trial

• Main Authors: Ibrahim Abu-Kishk (Author), Michal Alumot-Yehoshua (Author), Gadi Reisler (Author), Shai Efrati (Author), Eran Kozer (Author), Keren Doenyas-Barak (Author), Michal Feldon (Author), Zahi Dagan (Author), Rami Reifen (Author), Matitiahu Berkovitch (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PurposeChildhood obesity is an increasing public health issue worldwide. We examined dietary patterns among adolescents in a dormitory school, identified obese adolescents and tried to intervene to improve food habits and physical activity.MethodsWe conducted an experimental prospective longitudinal...