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Effect of a Community-Based Weight Management Program in At-Risk for Overweight Children
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Wan, Kristen M
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1175017819
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2007, Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a community-based pediatric weight management program in at-risk for overweight children. METHODS: 21 boys (10.4 ± 1.0 yrs) (mean ± SD) and 24 girls (10.1 ± 1.2 yrs) with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 85th percentile for age and gender participated in a 10-week intervention designed for 9 to 12 year olds. RESULTS: 17 boys and 21 girls (84%) completed the 10-week intervention. In response to the weight management program, both boys and girls experienced similarly significant changes in height, body weight, body fat %, fat mass, lean body mass, PACER laps, 10-RM chest press and leg press, paced curl-ups, and sit and reach on both the left and right sides. CONCLUSION: The 10-week weight management intervention was effective at producing favorable body composition and fitness changes in at-risk for overweight boys and girls.
Committee
Randal Claytor (Advisor)
Pages
43 p.
Subject Headings
Health Sciences, General
Keywords
overweight children
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intervention
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community-based
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Wan, K. M. (2007).
Effect of a Community-Based Weight Management Program in At-Risk for Overweight Children
[Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1175017819
APA Style (7th edition)
Wan, Kristen.
Effect of a Community-Based Weight Management Program in At-Risk for Overweight Children.
2007. Miami University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1175017819.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Wan, Kristen. "Effect of a Community-Based Weight Management Program in At-Risk for Overweight Children." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1175017819
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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This open access ETD is published by Miami University and OhioLINK.