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Physical activity, genetic, and nutritional considerations in childhood weight management.

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Bar-Or, O; Foreyt, J; Bouchard, C; Brownell, KD; Dietz, WH; Ravussin, E; Salbe, AD; Schwenger, S; St Jeor, S; Torun, B
Published in: Medicine and science in sports and exercise
January 1998

Almost one-quarter of U.S. children are now obese, a dramatic increase of over 20% in the past decade. It is intriguing that the increase in prevalence has been occurring while overall fat consumption has been declining. Body mass and composition are influenced by genetic factors, but the actual heritability of juvenile obesity is not known. A low physical activity (PA) is characteristic of obese children and adolescents, and it may be one cause of juvenile obesity. There is little evidence, however, that overall energy expenditure is low among the obese. There is a strong association between the prevalence of obesity and the extent of TV viewing. Enhanced PA can reduce body fat and blood pressure and improve lipoprotein profile in obese individuals. Its effect on body composition, however, is slower than with low-calorie diets. The three main dietary approaches are: protein sparing modified fast, balanced hypocaloric diets, and comprehensive behavioral lifestyle programs. To achieve long-standing control of overweight, one should combine changes in eating and activity patterns, using behavior modification techniques. However, the onus is also on society to reduce incentives for a sedentary lifestyle and over-consumption of food. To address the key issues related to childhood weight management, the American College of Sports Medicine convened a Scientific Roundtable in Indianapolis.

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Medicine and science in sports and exercise

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EISSN

1530-0315

ISSN

0195-9131

Publication Date

January 1998

Volume

30

Issue

1

Start / End Page

2 / 10

Related Subject Headings

  • Television
  • Sport Sciences
  • Risk Factors
  • Public Policy
  • Prevalence
  • Physical Fitness
  • Obesity
  • Nutritional Status
  • Male
  • Life Style
 

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Bar-Or, O., Foreyt, J., Bouchard, C., Brownell, K. D., Dietz, W. H., Ravussin, E., … Torun, B. (1998). Physical activity, genetic, and nutritional considerations in childhood weight management. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(1), 2–10. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-199801000-00002
Bar-Or, O., J. Foreyt, C. Bouchard, K. D. Brownell, W. H. Dietz, E. Ravussin, A. D. Salbe, S. Schwenger, S. St Jeor, and B. Torun. “Physical activity, genetic, and nutritional considerations in childhood weight management.Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 30, no. 1 (January 1998): 2–10. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-199801000-00002.
Bar-Or O, Foreyt J, Bouchard C, Brownell KD, Dietz WH, Ravussin E, et al. Physical activity, genetic, and nutritional considerations in childhood weight management. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 1998 Jan;30(1):2–10.
Bar-Or, O., et al. “Physical activity, genetic, and nutritional considerations in childhood weight management.Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, vol. 30, no. 1, Jan. 1998, pp. 2–10. Epmc, doi:10.1097/00005768-199801000-00002.
Bar-Or O, Foreyt J, Bouchard C, Brownell KD, Dietz WH, Ravussin E, Salbe AD, Schwenger S, St Jeor S, Torun B. Physical activity, genetic, and nutritional considerations in childhood weight management. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 1998 Jan;30(1):2–10.

Published In

Medicine and science in sports and exercise

DOI

EISSN

1530-0315

ISSN

0195-9131

Publication Date

January 1998

Volume

30

Issue

1

Start / End Page

2 / 10

Related Subject Headings

  • Television
  • Sport Sciences
  • Risk Factors
  • Public Policy
  • Prevalence
  • Physical Fitness
  • Obesity
  • Nutritional Status
  • Male
  • Life Style