Category Archives: Physical Activity

Chainani-Wu et al. (2011) Changes in Emerging Cardiac Biomarkers After an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention

The present study is the first to evaluate … a comprehensive lifestyle intervention that included a low-fat, whole-foods, plant-based diet, exercise, stress management, and group support meetings …. At 3 months, significant changes in diet with a reduction in calories, protein, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and so-dium intake and an increase in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron were observed

Davis et al. (2007) Recommendations for prevention of childhood obesity

children and adolescents is obesity prevention-today, and as they age into adulthood. In this report, we review the most recent evidence regarding many behavioral and practice interventions related to childhood obesity …. sweetened beverage intake is related to obesity among children …. obese children and adolescents are more likely to skip breakfast than their leaner counterparts …. Adolescent sedentary behavior is correlated with parental sedentary behavior …. The evidence is strong that daily moderate/vigorous physical activity helps reduce adiposity in overweight/obese youths