Pediatric Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
This is an experimental study of the controlled clinical trial type, composed of a multidisciplinary team, carried out in the APOIO Project, of university extension, research entitled “Study of hormon
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Sponsors
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Laboratório de Pesquisas Clínicas e Experimentais, Centro Biomédico, UERJ
Eligibility
Age
5 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age group between 5 and 13 years old; impubescent or at the beginning of puberty
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: previous participation in weight loss program; endocrine or genetic obesity; metabolic diseases; previous heart, respiratory, liver and kidney diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: It is expected to improve the profile of cardiovascular risk factors and physical fitness in children with overweight or obesity, featuring regular body practices alongside healthy eating as a way of preventing diseases associated with a sedentary lifestyle and obesity in children. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 2: Reflect on how changes in lifestyle, which mainly involve healthy eating and physical activity, contrast with the difficulty of access for people with low income, in addition to being influenced by cultural, informational and psychological issues (stigma, self-esteem, guilt, etc.). Understanding to support the actions of professionals in the field.;Expected outcome 3: It is hoped to contribute to the development of effective public policies aimed at combating and treating childhood obesity in the State of Rio de Janeiro. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactElisabeth Machado
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Outcome results
None listed