Browsing Brage NIH by Journals "BMC Pediatrics"
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Effect of four additional physical education lessons on body composition in children aged 8-13 years: A prospective study during two school years
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-10-17)Background: Strategies for combating increasing childhood obesity is called for. School settings have been pointed out as potentially effective settings for prevention. The objective of this paper was to evaluate the effect ... -
Reduction in BMI z-score and improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors in obese children and adolescents. The Oslo Adiposity Intervention Study - a hospital/public health nurse combined treatment
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-05-27)Background: Weight loss and increased physical fitness are established approaches to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. We studied the reduction in BMI z-score associated with improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors ... -
The effect of a multi-component camp-based weight-loss program on children's motor skills and physical fitness: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07-15)Background: Many weight-loss programs in children are performed without specific foci on training both physical fitness and motor skills. The aim of this study was to describe the effect of a one-year weight-loss program ...