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Table 1 Summary of Measure Assessments

From: Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol

	Assessment Period
Measure	E1	E2	2 weeks	6 weeks	13-weeks	6 month	1 year	2 years
Height, weight	Monthly						Every 3 months
DXA		X			X	X	X	X
Waist Circumference	Monthly						Every 3 months
Blood Pressure				X	X	X	X	X
Aerobic fitness		X			X	X	X	X
Strength fitness		X			X	X	X	X
Actical™		X			X	X	X	X
7-day PAR		X			X	X	X	X
Ultrasound		X			X	X	X	X
EKG		X			X	X	X	X
PAT	X					X	X	X
Blood work	X					X	X	X
3-day food records				X	X	X	X	X
Quality of Life		X			X	X	X	X
Social Support		X			X	X	X	X
Outcome Expectations		X		X	X	X	X	X
Satisfaction		X		X	X	X	X	X
Enjoyment		X		X	X	X	X	X
Self-efficacy			X	X	X	X	X	X
Group Cohesion			X		X
Collaboration			X		X
Intentions			X	X	X	X	X	X

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