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KMID : 1128620070110010023
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Cung-Ang Journal of Nursing
2007 Volume.11 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.29
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Effects of Weight Control Program on Anthropometric Values, Body Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in Obese Children
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Kim Soo-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to examine effects of weight control program on anthropometirc values, self-satisfaction & body-consciousness in obese children.
Method: Twenty six obese elementary school children, 14 boys and 12 girls in the 3rd to 4th grade, voluntarily participated in a twelve-week weight control program. Anthropometric values were measured with Body Mass Index. Self-satisfaction & body-consciousness in obese children were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed by the SPSS/WIN program.
Results: After the program both boys and girls’ BMI, body satisfaction and self esteem had not significantly changed.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that active interest of the family would be helpful and that an intervention program over longer than twelve weeks would be necessary to improve childhood obesity
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KEYWORD
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Weight control program, Anthropometric values, Body-satisfaction, Self-esteem
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