Reduction in BMI z-score and improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors in obese children and adolescents. The Oslo Adiposity Intervention Study - a hospital/public health nurse combined treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Weight loss and increased physical fitness are established approaches to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. We studied the reduction in BMI z-score associated with improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese...

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Main Authors: Anderssen Sigmund A, Brunborg Cathrine, Joner Geir, Kolsgaard Magnhild, Tonstad Serena, Andersen Lene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/47