Obesity in Adolescents: Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus
This research study examines the relationship between obesity and diabetes mellitus among adolescents ages 13 to 18 years old. The purpose was to see if healthy lifestyle programs are more effective in reducing body mass index (BMI) and the risk of developing diabetes mellitus compared to traditional methods. The research was compiled from ten scholarly articles, which had different settings, such as schools, pediatric units, and hospitals across the United States. Results show that healthy lifestyle programs are effective in reducing BMI, therefore decreasing the risk of developing diabetes mellitus and improving these adolescents' physical and mental health. One study focused on using game-based interventions to decrease overweight/obese adolescents’ BMI, which was proven to be effective. Another study promoted stress management to lower BMI, which was also proven to be effective. Based on these findings, a conclusion can be drawn that healthy lifestyle programs are successful in reducing BMI and the risk of developing diabetes mellitus in adolescents who are categorized as obese. The PICO question was supported.
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| Work Title | Obesity in Adolescents: Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus |
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| License | CC BY 4.0 (Attribution) |
| Work Type | Poster |
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| Publication Date | April 19, 2024 |
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| Deposited | April 11, 2024 |