Evaluation of Three New Strategies to Fight Obesity in Families. (22nd August 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Luley, C.; Blaik, A.; Aronica, S.; Dierkes, J.; Kropf, S.; Westphal, S.
• Other Names: Clifton P. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nutrition and metabolism. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-08-22
• Subjects: Nutrition -- Periodicals; Metabolism -- Periodicals; Diet in disease -- Periodicals; Metabolic Diseases; Metabolism; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional Sciences; Diet in disease; Metabolism; Nutrition; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 363.8
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/751905
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-0724

Abstract

Abstract : Aims . To evaluate 3 strategies to reduce weight in obese families. Research design and methods . 142 obese parents and 119 obese children kept a fat-calorie restriction diet. On top of this diet, the families were randomized in a three-factorial design to one or more of three weight-loss strategies: (1) an additional diet preferring carbohydrates having a low glycemic index (dual diet), (2) financial incentive, and (3) telemonitoring of weight and physical activity. Results . All children improved their BMI-SDS by0.18 ± 0.25 (P < .001 ) independently of the weight-loss strategy. In parents, relative losses of weight (kg) were− 6.4% versus− 4.0% for dual diet versus calorie restriction (P = .029 ), − 6.9% versus− 3.4% for with or without financial incentive (P = .002 ), and− 8.0% versus− 4.8% for with or without telemonitoring (P = .033 ). The weight loss after financial incentive plus dual diet plus telemonitoring was− 14.4%. Conclusions . All strategies were effective in adults, in particular when combined. Children improved their BMI-SDS regardless of the strategy.