The influence of a behavior modification interventional program on body mass index in obese adolescents

The prevalence of obesity and overweight among children and adolescents is increasing rapidly. The present research was performed to determine the influence of a ‘‘behavior modification’’ program on body mass index (BMI) in obese public high school students in Iran. Methods: In this study, 152 adole...

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Main Authors: Tahereh Toulabi, Mohsen Khosh Niyat Nikoo, Fariba Amini, Hedayat Nazari, Mahnaz Mardani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
BMI
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664612000253