Mindfulness-Based Intervention for promoting weight-loss in Adolescents during lockdown

儿童肥胖是世界范围内一个主要的公共卫生问题。青少年时期的肥胖更有可能持续到成年，因为这很可能是由于不良的饮食习惯和久坐的生活方式造成的。它会增加患2型糖尿病、高血压和心血管疾病的风险。生活方式的改变包括饮食、身体活动和行为的改变，是一种行之有效的肥胖管理策略。正念干预（MBIs）研究显示，在实现必要的生活方式改变和减少肥胖方面，有希望取得成果。饮食失调（ED）已在肥胖青少年中被描述，随着当前COVID-19大流行，心理压力可能会加重肥胖相关的饮食失调。本研究评估了（mbi）在COVID-19封锁期间最大限度地减少饮食失调和减肥的有效性。肥胖青少年年龄14-18岁，体重指数bb0 85%将被招募。干预阶段将持续12周；参与者将被要求参加一个无压力的生活项目，作为正念干预。在研究完成后6个月和12个月进行随访，以评估mbi的长期效果。在每次访问中，将测量体重和身高，并要求参与者回答与肥胖相关的饮食行为问卷。他们还将获得食物日记，以评估他们的日常饮食习惯和卡路里摄入量。目的是就mbi干预措施在COVID-19大流行期间管理肥胖青少年获得新的结论。

Childhood obesity is a major public health concern worldwide. Obesity in adolescent age is more likely to persist into adulthood as it is most likely due to poor dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle. It increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle modification which involves dietary, physical activity, and behaviour modification, is a proven strategy in obesity management. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) studies show promising results in achieving the necessary lifestyle changes and obesity reduction. Eating disorders (ED) have been described in obese adolescents, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, psychological stress may worse obesity-related eating disorders. This study evaluates the effectiveness of (MBIs) in minimizing eating disorders and weight reduction during COVID-19 lockdown. Obese adolescents aged 14-18 years with BMI > 85 % will be recruited. The interventional stage will be conducted over 12 weeks duration; Participants will be asked to attend a stress-free living program as a mindfulness intervention. A follow-up visits at 6 and 12 months after completing the study will be conducted to assess the long-term effect of MBIs. At each visit, weight and height will be measured, and participants will be asked to answer an obesity-related eating behaviours questionnaire. They will also be provided with food diaries to assess their daily food habits and calorie intake. The aim to achieve new conclusions regarding MBIs interventions in managing obese adolescent during the COVID-19 pandemic.