| Adolescents seeking weight management: Who is putting their hand up and what are they looking for? | |
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PMID: 20500431 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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We describe the characteristics of adolescents seeking treatment for obesity via the 'Eat Smart' feasibility study; an intensive 12 week dietitian-led weight management programme with an emphasis on lifestyle change. It was designed to test the feasibility of a structured low-fat diet compared with a semi-structured reduced carbohydrate plan compared with a model of 'standard care'- an unstructured low fat approach. When compared with non-participants, participants were predominantly female and lived in lower socioeconomic areas. When given the choice of dietary approach, 50% elected reduced dietary carbohydrate, 43% structured low fat and 7% chose 'standard care'. Modest weight loss was achieved over 12 weeks, with both the structured low fat and reduced carbohydrate formats. Families showed a strong preference for structured eating plans, in particular seeking assistance with correct portion size. The current standard model of unstructured advice was both unpopular and relatively unsuccessful. |
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Authors:
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Helen Truby; Kim Baxter; Sarah Elliott; Janet Warren; Peter Davies; Jennifer Batch |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of paediatrics and child health Volume: 47 ISSN: 1440-1754 ISO Abbreviation: J Paediatr Child Health Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-01-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005421 Medline TA: J Paediatr Child Health Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2010 The Authors. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2010 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians). |
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Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, and Children's Nutrition Research Centre, University of Queensland and Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and Nutricia, Bath, UK. |
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