THE PROGRESS MADE AT «SCHOOL OF THERAPY AND PREVENTIVE TREATMENT OF OBESITY AMONG CHILDREN»

Aim. To assess the effectiveness of the intentional teaching and efficiency of treatment of children with obesity.

Materials and methods. The research includes children aged 7 to 18 years old with overweight and obesity gaining the required knowledge of principles of eutrophy and methods of weight loss. The training had a structured program. All the necessary investigations were made: laboratory assessment, anthropometric measurements, bioimpedance body scanning at the beginning and in six months of training.

Results. 49 children completed training: 25 boys and 24 girls. The medium swing of weight loss was 0,48 kg per week and 1,23 kg per month. 82% of children had favourable results in the program of weight loss.

Conclusion. 12% of boys normalized their body weight and 25% of girls moved from obesity to overweight. The number of children with obesity degree III and II fell nearly by one half.