Abstract
Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine Foundations for Fitness: Initial Outcomes from a 10-Week Multidisciplinary, Pediatric Obesity Intervention Steven Smith2*, Kyle Morrison1, Jessica Krantz2 and Jorgie Watson2 1Director, Hope College Kinesiology, USA 2Foundation for Fitness, Hope College Kinesiology, USA *Corresponding author: Steven Smith, PhD, Hope College Kinesiology, Foundation for Fitness, 222 Fairbanks Ave. Holland, MI 49423 Submission: October 27, 2017; Published: January 25, 2018 DOI: 10.31031/RISM.2018.01.000518 ISSN: 2577-1914 Volume1 Issue4
Highlights
It is clear in the research literature and from anecdotal observation that the obesity epidemic affecting our world is not abating
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 17% (12.7 million) children ages 2-19 years are obese! With such devastating trends there have been many programs seeking to impact the impact of childhood obesity in the United States and across the world
Subjects were assessed for resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, waist circumference, height and weight
Summary
It is clear in the research literature and from anecdotal observation that the obesity epidemic affecting our world is not abating. The continuing impact of this problem is evident in many areas of our society from healthcare cost to social emotional cost to the individual It is a far-reaching epidemic that professionals have sought to curb and turn back for the sake of a generation of children and adults. Caloric imbalance, built environments, psychosocial variables and family dynamics all seem to contribute to the current problems. As the prevalence of obesity in United States adolescents approaches 20%, there is an increased need to determine effective interventions that produce long-term results. In his discussion on weight loss strategies for adolescents, Ludwig emphasized the influence parents have on weight-related behavior [5]. With an increase in childhood obesity, secondary complications are Copyright © All rights are reserved by Steven Smith
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