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Effects of Exercise on Lipids and Endothelial Function in Youth
RECRUITING
This study is for individuals who have a BMI that is at or above the 95th percentile and are participating in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Healthworks! Structured weight loss program. The main reason for this research study is to determine how exercise affects an individual's high level of lipids (fats) in their blood and how well their blood vessels function.
ALL
10 years to 20 years old
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 10-20 years
- Obesity as defined by BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 OR BMI ≥ 95%ile for age and sex
- Planned to start the Healthworks! structured weight loss program.
- English or Spanish speaking -
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Physician judgement about inability to finish the protocol
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OTHER: Exercise Program
Obesity & Overweight