Wendy Scinta
Tanzania
Research Article
A Retrospective Chart Study of a Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss Approach to Pediatric Obesity: Initial Results from the BOUNCE Program
Author(s): Wendy Scinta and Christopher P. MorleyWendy Scinta and Christopher P. Morley
Background: Childhood obesity rates in the United States have tripled over the past three decades, with roughly a third of children and adolescents currently falling in weight range that would qualify them for a diagnosis of overweight or obesity. The current standard treatment of childhood obesity is lifestyle modification, including diet and exercise, but data suggest that more comprehensive and aggressive approach may be necessary to achieve such success.
Findings: A chart review of the first 50 pediatric subjects enrolled in a comprehensive medical weight loss program (BOUNCE) was conducted to establish the initial efficacy of the approach. Participants lost a mean of 14.75 pounds over a mean of 7.53 months of participation. Program drop-outs lost the least weight (mean loss=9.74 lbs. and 1.93 BMI points), with larger improvements observ.. View More»
