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¿Puede el ejercicio físico per se disminuir el peso corporal en sujetos con sobrepeso/obesidad?

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (6), 2017
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing, creating a public health problem. The loss of approximately 10% of body weight is recommended to reduce the risk of mortality associated with metabolic diseases and to increase the quality of life in adults with overweight or obesity. Non-pharmacolo...

DNA damage in Wistar Kyoto rats exercised during pregnancy

Acta cir. bras; 32 (5), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate DNA damage levels in pregnant rats undergoing a treadmill exercise program. Methods: Wistar Kyoto rats were allocated into two groups (n= 5 animals/group): non-exercise and exercise. The pregnant rats were underwent an exercise protocol on a treadmill throughout pregnancy...

Perfil antropométrico de crianças segundo a estrutura das creches

Resumo O artigo tem por objetivos avaliar a estrutura de creches públicas e o perfil antropométrico de crianças do município de Campina Grande, Paraíba. Estudo transversal que envolveu 793 crianças assistidas em creches. Contemplaram-se informações para caracterizar as creches (estrutura relacion...

Comparative analysis of two different models of swimming applied to pregnant rats born small for pregnant age

An. acad. bras. ciênc; 89 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to compare two models of swimming applied to pregnant rats born small for pregnancy age (SPA). Diabetes was chemically induced in adult female rats to develop an inadequate intrauterine environment, leading to birth of a SPA offspring. In adulthood, the female SPA rats ...

A influência da idade gestacional nas habilidades do desenvolvimento infantil e a qualidade da interação na díade mãe-bebê ao longo do primeiro ano de vida

A idade gestacional é uma medida importante, pois quando o bebê nasce antes da 37ª semana há riscos para alterações do desenvolvimento. A relação dos bebês com pais fornece base para o desenvolvimento dos padrões de autorregulação, para o aumento da sensibilidade materna, e para o desenvolvim...

Patrones de actividad física de adolescentes escolares: validez, confiabilidad y propuesta de percentiles para su evaluación

Rev. chil. pediatr; 88 (1), 2017
La actividad física (AF) regular durante la infancia y adolescencia es importante para prevenir las enfermedades no transmisibles y sus factores de riesgo. Objetivos: Validar un cuestionario que mide patrones de AF, su fiabilidad, comparar los niveles de AF alineados por edad cronológica y biológica y...

The role of oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats

ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of oxidative stress in an experimental model of streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats. Materials and methods Wistar, adult, male rats were used in the study. Animals were divided in the following groups: Citrate (co...

Growth curves in Down syndrome with congenital heart disease

SUMMARY Introduction: To assess dietary habits, nutritional status and food frequency in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS) and congenital heart disease (CHD). Additionally, we attempted to compare body mass index (BMI) classifications according to the World Health Organization (WHO) curve...

Are normal-weight adolescents satisfied with their weight?

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The high prevalence of obesity has led to public policies for combating it. People with normal weight may gain greater awareness of this issue and change their perceptions of their weight. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of body weight dissatisfacti...

Determinants of body weight regulation in humans

ABSTRACT Body weight is regulated by the ability of hypothalamic neurons to orchestrate behavioral, endocrine and autonomic responses via afferent and efferent pathways to the brainstem and the periphery. Weight maintenance requires a balance between energy intake and energy expenditure. Although several...