The effect of a multidisciplinary lifestyle modification program for obese and overweight children.

Background/purpose: The increasing prevalence of overweight and obese children and adolescents has been recognized as a public health threat worldwide. This study aimed to assess the effect of a stepwise lifestyle intervention in children and adolescents.

Methods: We developed a multidisciplinary clinic aimed at providing lifestyle interventions for obese children and adolescents.

Dietary intake and growth deficits in Rett syndrome-A cross-section study.

Growth deficit is a common comorbidity and one of the supportive criteria in Rett syndrome (RTT). This study aimed to investigate the impact of dystonia, dietary intakes, and clinical severities on growth patterns in a Taiwanese cohort of RTT. We recruited 44 RTT patients with MECP2 mutation for analysis.