Effect of Three Non-drug Intervention in Treatment of Children With Overweight

EFFECT OF THREE NON-DRUG INTERVENTION IN TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH OVERWEIGHT

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of three different non-pharmacological interventions (usually practiced in ambulatory care of Childhood Obesity (AmO), physical activity program (IFSP) and diet therapy adjusted estimate by indirect calorimetry) on the percentage of body fat and basal metabolism of children and Overweight and obesity in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre (RS).

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 8 to 15 years old with overweight (Z-score BMI +1 e +2) and obesity (Z-score BMI > +2)

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic diseases