Exercise and dietary program-induced weight reduction is associated with cognitive function among obese adolescents: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The present study was to determine the effect of a combined exercise and dietary program on cognitive function as well as the relationship between the program-induced weight change and cognitive function alterations. DESIGN:The study applies a quasi-experimental design. METHODS:Fifty-eight adolescents with obese status (body mass index, BMI >28 kg/m2) were assigned to either an experiment (n = 30) or control group (n = 28). Participants in the experiment group received a scheduled program with a specific exercise protocol (two sessions per day, six days per week) and diet plan for four consecutive weeks; the control group was instructed to maintain their normal school activities. The primary outcome measures were anthropometric data and flanker task performance. RESULTS:The combi

SUBMITTER: Xie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5436556 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature