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KMID : 0363420010150010183
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Journal of Korean Oriental Pediatrics
2001 Volume.15 No. 1 p.183 ~ p.194
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A Clinical Study on the Effects of Gwakhyangjunggi-san gamibag(곽향정기산 가미방) on 9 Obese Children
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Shin Dong-Gil
Kim Deog-Gon
Lee Jin-Yong
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Abstract
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Purpose : This Study was conducted to find out whether Gwakhyangjunggi-san gamibang has effects on obesity.
Method : Before and after medication, we measured height, weight, Bioelectrical Impedance and calculate BMI, and obesity index from 9 obese children who participated in ’’2001 the 2nd Hur-jun children contest’’ sponsored by Kyunghee Oriental Medical Center and compared them.
Results and Conclusions : 1) After medication, there was reduction of weight, but it has no statistical significance. 2) After medication, there was statistical significant reduction of BMI, obesity index. 3) After medication, there was statistical significant reduction of total fat weight and the percentage of body fat, and significant increase of muscle mass. As above statement, Gwakhyangjunggi-san gamibang has effects on obesity with significant and it is considered that additional and complement study is needed.
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KEYWORD
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childhood obesity, obese children, BMI, obesity index, total fat weight, percentage of body fat, muscle mass
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