Participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity and limiting time in front of the television are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Research published in a recent issue of Obesity identified common factors among teens, ages 16 to 18, who successfully lost weight:
-- Overweight teens who lost weight participated in significantly more moderate to vigorous physical activity than those who maintained the same weight or gained. Females who lost weight averaged 7.6 hours a week, and males 11.7 a week.
-- Female adolescents who lost weight were more likely to participate in weight training and strengthening exercises.
-- Teens who lost weight spent significantly less time in front of the television compared to those who gained weight.
According to the study, successful weight loss for overweight teens averaged 14 percent reduction of their body weight for females and 12 percent reduction for males within a year. The average weight loss met the 10 percent goal recommended for adults to experience the medical benefits of weight loss.Source: University of Minnesota
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