Bavaria – Germany

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Population Group Targeted

Obese children and adolescents from all educational levels. 

Obese children
and adolescents
(age: 10-18)

All SES

With
NCDs

PRESENTATION OF THE AREA AND ITS RELEVANCE

Germany...

In Germany, 9.5 percent of children are overweight and 5.9 are obese. 

Specific focus of the Living Lab: 

Look at the impact of plant-based nutrition on vascular health in obese children: 

  • Microvascular function and structure  
  • Blood profile (inflammation)  
  • Microbiome (TMAO) 

MEMBERS

Clinic Gaissach

The Clinic Gaissach specializes in the care of obese adolescents. During their inpatient stay, young people are not only encouraged to lose weight but also to learn how to eat healthily and sustainably. This is achieved together with a team of health professionals, educators, teachers and chefs.

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CONTACT US

Prof. Dr. Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz

Dean of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and Chair of Preventive Pediatrics​​

Daniel Goeder

Research associate at the Chair of Preventive Pediatrics​

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