How is sport participation related to mortality, diabetes and prediabetes for different body mass index levels?
This study examined the association of sport participation with health outcomes and whether this relation differs between body mass index (BMI)-level subpopulations. Research outcomes for sport participation were compared with…
Diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions for the treatment of overweight or obese children from the age of 6 to 11 years
Across the world more children are becoming overweight and obese. These children are more likely to suffer from health problems, both while as children and in later life. More information…
Predictors of lifestyle intervention outcome and dropout
Background/Objectives: To evaluate the effect of a 4.1-year (range 3-6 years) lifestyle intervention according to general public health recommendations on glucose tolerance and dropout in a Dutch population with impaired…
Lifestyle intervention for prevention of diabetes
Lifestyle interventions are reported to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals after mid- and long-term follow-up. Information on determinants of intervention outcome and adherence and the…