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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.
BMC pediatrics - 19 Mar 2012
Rank Melanie, Siegrist Monika, Wilks Désirée C, Haller Bernhard, Wolfarth Bernd, Langhof Helmut, Halle Martin
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BACKGROUND: 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 children and adolescents is strongly recommended. Inpatient weight-loss programs have shown to be effective particularly regarding short-term weight-loss, whilst little is...
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