My Overweight Child: Study Cites Effectiveness of Holistic Weight Loss Programs for Children

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Thursday, February 04, 2010

Study Cites Effectiveness of Holistic Weight Loss Programs for Children

A study out of Britain has found that holistic programs like MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!) are very effective at treating and fighting childhood obesity.

"The MEND Program isn't a miracle pill for obesity, but what this independent study does show is that child weight management programs that involve the whole family, like the MEND Program, are a scientifically-proven and sustainable solution to the child obesity crisis. People are starting to wake up to the fact that quick fixes don't work." [Source: Andhra News]

Researchers tracked 116 children between the ages of 8 and 12 years, who participated in a nine-week MEND program and 12-week follow-up program. All 116 children lost weight, and improved their fitness levels. Advocates of MEND say it works because it involves the whole family, encouraging everyone to eat healthily and keep fit.

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