청소년 체중 관리 연구

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index (BMI) between 28-50 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cardiovascular problems; arrhythmias
• Hypertension, uncontrolled (blood pressure >140/90 mm Hg)
• Diabetes mellitus (Fasting glucose > 126)
• Other serious medical disorders that would complicate dieting such as: Ulcer disease, cancer, thrombophlebitis, liver or kidney disease
• Current use of weight loss medications, amphetamines, steroids, or aspirin; medications affecting body weight
• Mental retardation or genetic syndromes associated with obesity
• Currently pregnant or planning a pregnancy or engaging in sexual activity without using contraceptives. All females will have a serum pregnancy test at baseline and all must agree to use contraception if they are sexually active during the study.
• Glaucoma
• History of major depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis
• History of anorexia or bulimia
• Alcoholism and other substance abuse
• Use of anti-psychotic or anti-depressant medications in the last 6 months
• Highly dysfunctional family system or parental psychopathology
• Weight loss in the preceding 6 months of 5% or more and/or participation in another weight loss program
• Cigarette smoking or recent cessation
• If taking medication for hypertension or hypercholesterolemia condition must be stable for at least 3 months prior to enrollment in the study
• Chronic use of decongestants
• Intolerance of SlimFast