Barriers to Treatment in Obese Adolescents

Biweekly meetings with a behavior specialist to review subject's progress with the protocol and explore challenges subject is facing in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Subjects take part in an exercise program to include 30 minutes of cardiorespiratory exercise at 70% maximum heart rate, and 30 minutes of strength training on Nautilus machines.

Subjects meet on a biweekly basis with a registered dietitian who presents educational information about healthy food selection and portion control.