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California State University San Bernardino: San Bernardino, CA, US

2022-01-10 to present | Professor (Department of Psychology & Kinesiology)
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Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado

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Adherence and dropout in exercise‐based interventions in childhood obesity: A systematic review of randomized trials

Obesity Reviews
2024-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Jaddy Antunes Guijo; Wagner Luiz do Prado; Rodrigo Cappato de Araújo; Ellem Eduarda Pinheiro dos Santos; Neal Malik; Mara C. Lofrano‐Prado; Joao Paulo Botero
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Adolescents with a Favorable Mediterranean-Style-Based Pattern Show Higher Cognitive and Academic Achievement: A Cluster Analysis—The Cogni-Action Project

Nutrients
2024-02-23 | Journal article
Contributors: Humberto Peña-Jorquera; Ricardo Martínez-Flores; Juan Pablo Espinoza-Puelles; José Francisco López-Gil; Gerson Ferrari; Rafael Zapata-Lamana; Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Leslie Landaeta-Díaz; Igor Cigarroa; Samuel Durán-Agüero et al.
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Anxiety is more related to inadequate eating habits in inactive than in physically active adults during COVID-19 quarantine

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
2022-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Diego G.D. Christofaro; William R. Tebar; Gabriela C.R. Silva; Mara C. Lofrano-Prado; Joao Paulo Botero; Gabriel G. Cucato; Neal Malik; Kristina Hollands; Marilia A. Correia; Raphael M. Ritti-Dias et al.
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Recreational Physical Activity Improves Adherence and Dropout in a Non-Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Adolescents With Obesity

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
2022-10-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Jose Donato Junior; Adriana Carneiro Lambertucci; Rafael Herling Lambertucci; Neal Malik; Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias; Marilia Almeida Correia; João Paulo Botero; Wagner L. Prado
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The effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on physical activity of people with obesity

Einstein (São Paulo)
2022-04-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Wagner Luiz do Prado; Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro; Carla Caroliny de Almeida Santana; Gabriel Grizzo Cucato; Matthew Jackson; Grace Shumate; Sarah Shumate; Marilia de Almeida Correia; João Paulo Botero et al.
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Depressive Symptoms Associated With Musculoskeletal Pain in Inactive Adults During COVID-19 Quarantine

Pain Management Nursing
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Diego G.D. Christofaro; William R. Tebar; Gabriela C.R. da Silva; Max Duarte Oliveira; Gabriel G. Cucato; João Paulo Botero; Marilia A. Correia; Raphael M. Ritti-Dias; Mara C. Lofrano-Prado; Wagner L. Prado
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Associations between Anthropometrics, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Metabolic Syndrome Components in Brazilian Adolescents with Obesity

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
2021-10-21 | Journal article
Contributors: Emilson Colantonio; Felipe Granado de Souza; João Paulo Botero; Neal Malik; Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Adriana Carneiro Lambertucci; Wagner Luiz do Prado
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The same storm but not the same boat: Effects of COVID‐19 stay‐at‐home order on mental health in individuals with overweight

Clinical Obesity
2021-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Mara C. Lofrano‐Prado; Wagner Luiz do Prado; Joao Paulo Botero; Michelle L. Cardel; Breno Q. Farah; Max D. Oliveira; Gabriel G. Cucato; Marilia A. Correia; Raphael M. Ritti‐Dias
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic stay at home order and social isolation on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in Brazilian adults

Einstein (São Paulo)
2021-02-25 | Journal article
Contributors: João Paulo Botero; Breno Quintella Farah; Marilia de Almeida Correia; Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Gabriel Grizzo Cucato; Grace Shumate; Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias; Wagner Luiz do Prado
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Reduction of Physical Activity Levels During the COVID-19 Pandemic Might Negatively Disturb Sleep Pattern

Frontiers in Psychology
2020-12-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1664-1078
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Aerobic training performed at ventilatory threshold improves psychological outcomes in adolescents with obesity

Journal of Physical Activity and Health
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85076254189

Part of ISSN: 15435476 15433080
Contributors: Fidelix, Y.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Fortes, L.S.; Hill, J.O.; Caldwell, A.E.; Botero, J.P.; do Prado, W.L.
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Effect of low-versus high-intensity exercise training on biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in adolescents with obesity: A 6-month randomized exercise intervention study

Pediatric Exercise Science
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85042650642

Part of ISSN: 15432920 08998493
Contributors: Tenório, T.R.S.; Balagopal, P.B.; Andersen, L.B.; Ritti-Dias, R.M.; Hill, J.O.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Prado, W.L.
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AEROBIC TRAINING IN OBESE ADOLESCENTS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
2018-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Priscyla Praxedes Gomes; Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Camila Tenório Calazans de Lira; Thiago Ricardo dos Santos Tenório; João Paulo Botero; Marcos André Moura dos Santos; Wagner Luiz do Prado
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Aerobic training performed at ventilatory threshold improves liver enzymes and lipid profile related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescents with obesity

Nutrition and Health
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85048241770

Part of ISSN: 2047945X 02601060
Contributors: de Lira, C.T.C.; dos Santos, M.A.M.; Gomes, P.P.; Fidelix, Y.L.; dos Santos, A.C.O.; Tenório, T.R.S.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; do Prado, W.L.
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Cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents with obesity: a 6-month follow-up study

Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Daniel Brito; Mara Lofrano-Prado; Antonio Sares; Thiago Tenório; Nelson Nardo Jr; José Donato Jr; Marcos Santos; Camila Calazans; Caio Terra; Wagner Prado
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Effect Of 24-weeks Low Vs High Intensity On Anxiety, Depression And Self-esteem In Obese Adolescents

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, Mara Cristina; Fidelix, Yara L.; Donato, Jose, Jr.; Fortes, Leonardo de Sousa; Gunnarsdottir, Thrudur; Hill, James O.; Prado, Wagner L.
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Effects of a psychological intervention on the quality of life of obese adolescents under a multidisciplinary treatment

Jornal de Pediatria
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Freitas, Camila R. M.; Gunnarsdottir, Thrudur; Fidelix, Yara L.; Tenorio, Thiago R. S.; Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Hill, James O.; Prado, Wagner L.
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Effects of a psychological intervention on the quality of life of obese adolescents under a multidisciplinary treatment,Efeitos de uma intervenção psicológica sobre a qualidade de vida de adolescentes obesos em tratamento multidisciplinar

Jornal de Pediatria
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85006721062

Part of ISSN: 00217557
Contributors: Freitas, C.R.M.; Gunnarsdottir, T.; Fidelix, Y.L.; Tenório, T.R.S.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Hill, J.O.; Prado, W.L.
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Is The Acsm Recommendations For Exercise Prescription For Obese Adolescents In Accordance With Ventilatory Threshold?

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Prado, Wagner L.; Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Calado, Daniel; Soares, Antonio Henrique G.; Hill, James O.; Botero, Joao Paulo; Ritti-Dias, Raphael M.
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Eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction among college students

Conscientiae Saúde
2016 | Journal article
Contributors: Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado; Wagner Luiz Prado; Mauro Virgílio Gomes Barros; Sandra Lopes de Souza
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Non-traditional biomarkers of eating disorder symptoms among female college students

Journal of Clinical and Translational Research
2016 | Journal article
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Non-traditional biomarkers of eating disorder symptoms among female college students.

Journal of clinical and translational research
2016-12-12 | Journal article
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Anxiety related to dental care in children and adolescents in a low-income Brazilian community

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
2015 | Journal article
Contributors: Soares, F. C.; Souto, G.; Lofrano, M.; Colares, V.
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Effect of a 12-week low vs. high intensity aerobic exercise training on appetite-regulating hormones in obese adolescents: A randomized exercise intervention study

Pediatric Exercise Science
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84958041793

Part of ISSN: 15432920 08998493
Contributors: Prado, W.L.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Oyama, L.M.; Cardel, M.; Gomes, P.P.; Andrade, M.L.S.S.; Freitas, C.R.M.; Balagopal, P.; Hill, J.O.
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Improvements on cardiovascular diseases risk factors in obese adolescents: A randomized exercise intervention study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84936127480

Part of ISSN: 15435476 15433080
Contributors: Silva, H.J.G.; Andersen, L.B.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Barros, M.V.G.; Freitas, I.F.; Hill, J.; Prado, W.L.D.
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Multidisciplinary intervention in obese adolescents: predictors of dropout

Einstein (São Paulo, Brazil)
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84961045255

Part of ISSN: 23176385
Contributors: Fidelix, Y.L.; Farias Júnior, J.C.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Guerra, R.L.; Cardel, M.; Prado, W.L.
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Obstetric complications and mother's age at delivery are predictors of eating disorder symptoms among Health Science college students

Einstein (São Paulo, Brazil)
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84982809874

Part of ISSN: 23176385
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Prado, W.L.; Barros, M.V.; Tenório, T.R.; Souza, S.L.
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Effect of aerobic exercise on hunger feelings and satiety regulating hormones in obese teenage girls

Pediatric Exercise Science
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84908661169

Part of ISSN: 15432920 08998493
Contributors: Prado, W.L.; Balagopal, P.B.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Oyama, L.M.; Tenório, T.R.S.; Botero, J.P.; Hill, J.O.
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Efeitos de diferentes intensidades de treinamento aeróbio sobre a lipemia de adolescentes obesos

Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde
2013 | Journal article
Contributors: Camila Lira; Crivaldo Cardoso Júnior; Priscyla Gomes; Thiago Tenório; Mara Prado; Moacir Ferreira; Wagner Prado
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Effects of different intensities of aerobic training on body composition in obese adolescents,Efeitos de diferentes intensidades de treinamento aeróbio sobre a composição corporal em adolescentes obesos

Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84879665706

Part of ISSN: 14158426 19800037
Contributors: Gomes, P.P.; da Silva, H.J.G.; de Lira, C.T.C.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; do Prado, W.L.
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Pre-competitive anxiety in young athletes of synchronized swimming: An analysis in the light of emotional aspects,Ansiedade pré-competitiva em jovens atletas de nado sincronizado: Uma análise à luz dos aspectos emocionais

Revista da Educacao Fisica
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84887125931

Part of ISSN: 01033948 19833083
Contributors: Dos Santos, A.R.M.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; De Moura, P.V.; Da Silva, E.A.P.C.; Leão, A.C.C.; De Freitas, C.M.S.M.
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Acute effects of aerobic exercise on mood and hunger feelings in male obese adolescents: A crossover study

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84862170189

Part of ISSN: 14795868
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Hill, J.O.; Silva, H.J.G.; Freitas, C.R.M.; Lopes-de-Souza, S.; Lins, T.A.; do Prado, W.L.
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High Intensity Aerobic Training Improves Quality Of Life In Obese Adolescents

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2012 | Journal article
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Hill, James O.; Silva, Humberto Jose G.; Albuquerque, Larissa S.; Nascimento, Lisianny C.; Prado, Wagner L.
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Alterations in downstream mediators involved in central control of eating behavior in obese adolescents submitted to a multidisciplinary therapy

Journal of Adolescent Health
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-80052022945

Part of ISSN: 1054139X 18791972
Contributors: Prado, W.L.; Oyama, L.M.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; De Piano, A.; Stella, S.G.; Nascimento, C.M.O.; Carnier, J.; Caranti, D.A.; Tock, L.; Tufik, S. et al.
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Correlations Between Blood White Cells and Cardiovascular Fitness in Obese Adolescents

Obesity
2011 | Journal article
Contributors: Prado, Wagner L.; Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Silva, Humberto Jose G.; Lins, Tatiana A.; Ferreira, Moacir N.; Gomes, Priscyla P.; Almeida, Nair Cristina N.; Andrade, Maria Laura S.; Hill, James
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Eating disorders in adolescents: Correlations between symptoms and central control of eating behavior

Eating Behaviors
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-78650361110

Part of ISSN: 14710153
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, M.C.; Prado, W.L.D.; de Piano, A.; Tock, L.; Caranti, D.A.; Nascimento, C.M.O.D.; Oyama, L.M.; Tufik, S.; de Mello, M.T.; Dâmaso, A.R.
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Reasons for and Barriers to Losing Weight: The Obese Adolescents' Point of View

Obesity
2011 | Journal article
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Hill, James; Silva, Humberto Jose G.; de Souza, Sandra Lopes; Ferreira, Moacir N.; Prado, Wagner L.
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Ansiedade em bailarinos profissionais nas apresentações de dança

CONEXÕES: Revista da Faculdade de Educação Física da UNICAMP
2010 | Journal article
Contributors: Ana Carolina Silva Constantino; Wagner Luiz Prado; Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado
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Effects of Multidisciplinary Long-Term Therapy on Pro and Anti-Inflammatories Adipokynes in Obese Adolescents

Obesity
2010 | Journal article
Contributors: Prado, Wagner L.; Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Tock, Lian; do Nascimento, Claudia Maria O.; Oyama, Lila; Stella, Sergio G.; de Piano, Aline; Caranti, Danielle A.; Carnier, June; Tufik, Sergio et al.
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Relationship Between BMI, Hormones, Neuropeptides and Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Obesity
2010 | Journal article
Contributors: Lofrano-Prado, Mara C.; Prado, Wagner L.; de Piano, Aline; Tock, Lian; Caranti, Danielle A.; Carnier, June; do Nascimento, Claudia Maria O.; Oyama, Lila M.; Tufik, Sergio; de Mello, Marco Tulio et al.
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Obesity and Inflammatory Adipokines: Practical Implications for Exercise Prescription

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
2009 | Journal article
Contributors: do Prado, Wagner Luiz; Lofrano, Mara Cristina; Oyama, Lila Missae; Damaso, Ana Raimunda
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Quality of life in Brazilian obese adolescents: Effects of a long-term multidisciplinary lifestyle therapy

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-68049140940

Part of ISSN: 14777525
Contributors: Antunes, H.K.M.; do Prado, W.L.; de Piano, A.; Caranti, D.A.; Tock, L.; Carnier, J.; Tufik, S.; de Mello, M.T.; Dâmaso, A.R.; Lofrano-Prado, M.C.
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Relationship between bone mineral density, leptin and insulin concentration in Brazilian obese adolescents

Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism
2009 | Journal article
Contributors: do Prado, Wagner Luiz; de Piano, Aline; Lazaretti-Castro, Marise; de Mello, Marco Tullio; Stella, Sergio Garcia; Tufik, Sergio; Oller do Nascimento, Claudia Maria; Oyama, Lila Missae; Lofrano, Mara Cristina; Tock, Lian et al.
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Hormonal alteration in obese adolescents with eating disorder: Effects of multidisciplinary therapy

Hormone Research
2008 | Journal article
Contributors: Carnier, June; Lofrano, Mara C.; Prado, Wagner L.; Caranti, Danielle A.; de Piano, Aline; Tock, Lian; do Nascimento, Claudia M. O.; Oyama, Lila M.; Mello, Marco T.; Tufik, Sergio et al.
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Platelet and leptin in obese adolescents

Jornal de Pediatria
2008 | Journal article
Contributors: Foschini, Denis; dos Santos, Ronaldo V. T.; Prado, Wagner L.; de Piano, Aline; Lofrano, Mara C.; Martins, Aniela C.; Carnier, June; Caranti, Danielle A.; Sanches, Priscila de L.; Tock, Lian et al.
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Relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease prevalence and visceral fat in obese adolescents

Digestive and Liver Disease
2008 | Journal article
Contributors: Damaso, A. R.; do Prado, W. L.; de Piano, A.; Tock, L.; Caranti, D. A.; Lofrano, M. C.; Carnier, J.; Cristofalo, D. J. M.; Lederman, H.; Tufik, S. et al.
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Long-term multidisciplinary therapy decreases predictors and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese adolescents

Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
2007 | Journal article
Contributors: Caranti, Danielle Arisa; Tock, Lian; Prado, Wagner L.; Siqueira, Kali O.; de Piano, Aline; Lofrano, Mara; Damaso, Ana R.; Cristofalo, Dejaldo M. J.; Lederman, Henrique; de Mello, Marco Tulio et al.
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Metabolic and nutritional profile of obese adolescents with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2007 | Journal article
Contributors: de Piano, Aline; Prado, Wagner L.; Caranti, Danielle A.; Siqueira, Kali O.; Stella, Sergio G.; Lofrano, Mara; Tock, Lian; Cristofalo, Dejaldo M. J.; Lederman, Henrique; Tufik, Sergio et al.
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Short- and long-term beneficial effects of a multidisciplinary therapy for the control of metabolic syndrome in obese adolescents

Metabolism
2007 | Journal article
Contributors: Caranti, Danielle Arisa; de Mello, Marco Tulio; Prado, Wagner L.; Tock, Lian; Siqueira, Kali O.; de Piano, Aline; Lofrano, Mara C.; Cristofalo, Dejado M. J.; Lederman, Henrique; Tufik, Sergio et al.
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