Obesity, Adolescent
Conditions
Keywords
obesity, qigong exercise, turnip consumption, weight loss
Brief summary
Obesity and weight-related issues are prevalent concerns affecting individuals worldwide, with particular significance among the younger demographic, such as female students. As lifestyles evolve and dietary habits play a pivotal role in overall well-being, exploring innovative approaches to weight management becomes imperative. Thus, obesity is a huge public health importance with economic emotional and social consequences.
Detailed description
Obesity is an epidemic causing serious health consequences, including diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Obesity in adolescents can cause chronic brain hypoxia and affect learning. Weight loss occurs when energy intake is less than energy expenditure, and achieving an energy deficit remains the main dietary target. The evidence for the specific impact of vegetables is qualified. Recently, there has been much scientific interest and debate on the potential link between dairy consumption and body weight regulation. The idea of turnip consumption and qigong exercise includes a broad variety of subjects. vegetables are high in water and fiber and low in energy density, so their consumption is suggested to prevent obesity. Moreover, Traditional Chinese exercises are an ancient way of exercise and fitness, which have been reported to have unique advantages in the treatment of obesity.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTTurnip Consumption
Turnip Consumption and Qigong Exercise with educational Program about loss of weight
Sponsors
King Faisal University
Assiut University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
the study design indicates two arms (e.g., experimental and control) which will divide the group into small groups (5 in each) for experimental. and 10 students as a control group
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
10 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* aged from 10 to 12 years * free from any chronic diseases * accept to participate
Exclusion criteria
* have any digestive problems * unable to communicate or participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change fat mass index | 3 months | it will be measured before and after the program |
| weight loss | 3 months | It will be assessed by Body mass index before and after applying the intervention (Turnip Consumption and Qigong Exercise) and measure their effect on weight |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| assess their endurance | 3 months | by using Harvard Step Test before and after the intervention (is a test of aerobic fitness, developed by Brouha et al. (1943) in the Harvard Fatigue Laboratories during WWII) |
| pulse Rate | 2 weeks | by assessing pulse before and after the intervention |
| respiration rate | 2 weeks | measure respiration rate before and after intervention |
| heart rate | 2 weeks | measure heart rate before and after intervention |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed