Effects of Strength Training on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Content in Children Who Are Obese

Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 667 - 667
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that strength training benefits diet-controlled obese children with respect to lean mass and bone mineral acquisition. Eighty-two Hong Kong school children (aged 10.4 +/- 1.0 years, 70 in Tanner stage 1, 12 in stage 2) who were obese/overweight were randomly assigned to receive either a balanced low-energy (900-1200 cal) diet plus strength training (n = 41) (training group) or the diet alone...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of Strength Training on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Content in Children Who Are Obese
Published Date
Jan 1, 2005
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
667 - 667
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