Decreasing sedentary behaviors in treating pediatric obesity
Decreasing sedentary behaviors in treating pediatric obesity
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DOI:
10.1001/archpedi.154.3.220
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发表时间:
2000-03-01
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通讯作者:
Dorn, J
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作者:
Epstein, LH;Paluch, RA;Dorn, J
Background: Epidemiogical studies have shown television watching to be a risk factor for the development of obesity in children. The effect of reducing television watching and other sedentary behaviors as a component of a comprehensive obesity treatment program has not been thoroughly tested.Objective: To compare the influence of targeting decreases in sedentary behavior vs increases in physical activity in the comprehensive treatment of obesity in 8- to 12-year-old children.Design: Randomized, controlled outcome study.Setting: Childhood obesity research clinic.Design: Ninety families with obese 8- to 12-year-old children were randomly assigned to groups that were provided a comprehensive family-based behavioral weight control program that included dietary and behavior change information but differed in whether sedentary or physically active behaviors were targeted and the degree of behavior change required.Results: Results during 2 years showed that targeting either decreased sedentary behaviors or increased physical activity was associated with significant decreases in percent overweight and body fat and improved aerobic fitness. Self-reported activity minutes increased and targeted sedentary time decreased during treatment. Children substituted nontargeted sedentary behaviors for some of their targeted sedentary behaviors.Conclusion: These results support reducing sedentary behaviors as an adjunct in the treatment of pediatric obesity.