title: "Energy Up": a novel approach to the weight management of inner-city teens.
abstract: There are few successful adolescent obesity prevention programs. We evaluated "Energy Up," an innovative program for inner-city girls that focuses on addictive food avoidance, exercise, and self-esteem building. Over a 9-month period, obese participants lost 12.9 pounds and overweight participants lost 2.9 pounds, prompting expansion to other schools.
authors: Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA. lgc2104@columbia.edu
authors: Lynn Gettleman
authors: LG
authors: Chehab
authors: Betsy
authors: B
authors: Pfeffer
authors: Ileana
authors: I
authors: Vargas
authors: Shaofu
authors: S
authors: Chen
authors: Matilde
authors: M
authors: Irigoyen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D004032:Diet; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009519:New York City; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012649:Self Concept; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014504:Urban Health; D015431:Weight Loss