Milk Proteins and Micronutrient Supplementation in Obese Children

Obese children were selected in elementary schools from 5 rural communities of the State of Querétaro. One hundred fifty two obese children (Z-score \>2 standard deviations) aged 6-11y were randomly assigned to receive one of two treatments: 1) 237mL/day of milk proteins and multiple micronutrients supplement (MPMS) plus Nutrition Education (NE) program or 2) NE alone for 24 weeks. Children in both groups were evaluated at baseline and 6 months after treatment initiated. At both times the following variables were evaluated: Visit 1 (Screening): Mothers and parents received oral and written information regarding all aspects of the study. Informed consent, medical history, demographic information, weight and height were obtained. Visit 2 (Clinical Laboratory testing): A blood preasure and sample was taken by an specialist. Blood test included Glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-10 (IL-10), C reactive protein, insulin and leptin. Visit 3 (Nutrition Clinic at UAQ): body composition was determined by DEXA. The NE were given at Nutrition Clinic and school to the children's parents each week.