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Table 1 Baseline and changes of anthropometric measures after 3 years, following TEP and the DT

From: A family-based education program for obesity: a three-year study

Measured Parameter

At baseline

After a 3 year follow-up

Therapeutic Education Program (n.85 children)

BMI%

154.72 (19.6)

-9.32 (15.3)*

BMI-SDS

2,54 (0.8)

-0.44(0.7)**

Dietetic Therapy (n.105 children)

BMI%

141.78 (19.4)

+1.89 (13.3)*

BMI-SDS

2.10 (0.7)

-0.01(0.5)**

  1. *p < 0.05
  2. ** p < 0.01
  3. BMI%: Body Mass Index Percent;
  4. BMI-SDS: BMI Standard Deviation Score.
  5. Data are given as mean (SD).