hrp0084p3-840 | Fat | ESPE2015

Are Age and Initial BMI-SDS in Obese Children and Adolescents Associated with the BMI-SDS Courses During and after the Attendance of an Inpatient Weight-Loss Program (LOGIC-Trial)?

Brandt Stephanie , Wabitsch Martin , Heitkamp Melanie , Geilhof Barbara , Langhof Helmut , Halle Martin , Siegrist Monika

Background: It has been discussed in literature, that being severely obese and adolescent are predictive for failure in a behavior based weight-loss program.Objective: To investigate the association between age and initial BMI-SDS with BMI-SDS courses during and after the attendance of an inpatient weight-loss program.Design: The LOGIC-trial involves overweight and obese children and adolescents (6–19 years), who participate i...