Paediatric Obesity and Cardiovascular Dysfunction

OB subjects will undergo an isocaloric Mediterranen balanced diet plus a daily aerobic training for at least 60 minutes. All the evaluations will be performed at baseline and after 6 and 12 months of this behavioral therapy. To assess food consumption, foods will be divided according to the classic basic food groups by the Italian Institute of Research on Food and Nutrition. Food frequencies questionnaires, validated for a wide range of ages, will be also completed by parents. Physical activity will be recorded by parents daily on a specific questionnaire.