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and there was an enhancement in overall cholesterol. The control group gained an average of 17 pounds and increased their BMI by 1.6 units. Percent and total body fat was reduced in the weight management group and increased in the control group.

Insulin sensitivity, which measures the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, was enlarged in the weight management group and lessened in the control group. Increased insulin sensitivity is linked to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

"We have shown that a family-based program that uses nutrition education, behaviour modification and supervised exercise can lower BMI, improve body composition and increase insulin sensitivity. This is a family problem. The child can't do it alone," said Savoye-Desanti, who stresses that the success of the Bright Bodies program relates to regular contact between the families and staff members.

Savoye-Desanti said that while the program was very successful in treating overweight children, the cost incurred in carrying out such a program is sizeable.

"We will focus future studies on cost-benefit analyses, as this would be helpful for pediatric clinicians or health management organizations that are considering offering similar services to overweight children and adolescents," said Savoye-Desanti.


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