~ Participants in the study will receive most meals and snacks for 8 weeks, in an amount designed to induce weight loss.~ Parking or travel expenses for each visit to the hospital will be reimbursed, a small gift certificate ($10), and an iPod shuffle.~ A gym membership, either at UMASS Boston GoKids designed specifically for children, or at a site close to home to the amount of up to $300 will be provided at the end of the study.~ Your child will undergo 4 study visits for cardiovascular risk factors and the results will be provided to you and their primary care provider.~ Recruitment info:~ overweight children between the ages of 8 and 17 years old with two or more cardiovascular risk factors, but no other major medical issues, who are willing and eager to follow a healthy diet may be eligible.~ Contact Erica Denhoff at 617-355-0485 or erica.denhoff@cardio.chboston.org if interested.
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You've neglected to highlight one of the upsides - I can buy cheapo t-shirts at Gap Kids - XXXL which is actually adult size at kids prices!
Signed,
El Cheapo
Sad but true! It's impossible to find clothes for children that are "normal weights. The "new" normal is fat!
Eat less America and you won't be so fat.
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