Mar
10
Topic: Childhood Obesity News - University of Calgary currently recruiting participants for Childhood Obesity … - Examiner.com
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The study is looking for Youths both male and female between the ages of 8 to 16 with a BMI greater than or equal to the 85th percentile for age and gender. This study is geared at reducing the BMI of a child with the use of a portion control tool over a period of 6 months. To begin the participant will be given a one hour long session with a clinical dietitian about healthy eating habits and will be provided with the Canada food guide. The duration of the study will span six months and data will be collected at the beginning for baseline, then again at three and six months. The Alberta Children's hospital will be the setting for all the conducted studies. The solution is simple and can be planned into everyones eating regiment for the day. Read Childhood Obesity
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