Weight loss and sleep-disordered breathing in childhood obesity: effects on inflammation and uric acid.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is prevalent in childhood obesity. It may be an independent risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. Possible mechanisms are inflammation and oxidative stress.

Role of physical activity and eating behaviour in weight control after treatment in severely obese children and adolescents.

Aim: To investigate the role of physical activity and eating behaviour in weight control 1.5 y after a weight-reduction programme in severely obese children.

Methods: Forty-seven children (13.

Changes in fat mass, fat-free mass and aerobic fitness in severely obese children and adolescents following a residential treatment programme.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to describe changes in fat mass (FM), fat-free mass (FFM) and aerobic fitness in severely obese children and adolescents during residential treatment in the Medical Paediatric Centre Zeepreventorium. Treatment consisted of moderate dietary restriction, physical activity and psychological support. This study was a clinical observation of 20 severely obese children and adolescents (8 boys and 12 girls, aged 15.