Long-term effects of an inpatient weight-loss program in obese children and the role of genetic predisposition-rationale and design of the LOGIC-trial

• Main Authors: Rank Melanie (Author), Siegrist Monika (Author), Wilks Désirée C (Author), Haller Bernhard (Author), Wolfarth Bernd (Author), Langhof Helmut (Author), Halle Martin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased worldwide, which is a serious concern as obesity is associated with many negative immediate and long-term health consequences. Therefore, the treatment of overweight and obesity in ch...