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Physical Activity and Nutrition in Therapy of Metabolic Syndrome
Joachimová, Marie ; Radvanský, Jiří (advisor) ; Illinger, Vojtěch (referee)
INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors which tend to occur together and belong to the main causes of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In the treatment of metabolic syndrome dominates pharmacotherapy of the individual components. However, this therapy usually addresses the consequences rather than the causes and puts the patient in the position of a passive recipient of drugs. Although a change of lifestyle should be the cornerstone of prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome, the vast majority of the general and professional public doesn't know how and to what extent it can help. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to find recommendations on physical activity and nutrition in relation to the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome and the mechanisms of action. METHODS: Information was sought in scientific journals, books and websites of healthcare organizations. Review articles and meta-analysis were selected primarily from the journals, general information and recommendations related to the issues discussed were obtained from the books and websites. RESULTS: The available literature confirmed that the modification of physical activity and nutrition can significantly improve all of the metabolic abnormalities associated with metabolic...
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Prevention and treatment of childhood obesity in the Czech Republic with a focus on physical activity
Štveráková, Tereza ; Vitujová, Marie (advisor) ; Ptáková, Karolína (referee)
This bachelor's thesis summarizes the issues related to childhood obesity and the possibilities of its prevention and treatment in the Czech Republic. The theoretical part contains a definition of childhood obesity, its medical complications and consequences, investigative procedures, methods of prevention and therapy, a list and description of some of the programmes and projects promoting exercise and health and it also contains the information about the physical activity. The practical part is focused on the case interpretation of 4 patients of children obesitology in the Motol University Hospital, on the description of regular ongoing exercises in the Motol Hospital and on the description of the children's medical institutions. Within the group exercise a process of lessons and a current leaflet is described. Based on the arrangement with 2 physiotherapists a new leaflet entitled "Piece of cake" is created with the intention of replacing the existing leaflet. The brochure "Piece of cake" is based on the existing flyer, however some previous exercises are replaced or changed there. An inicial card with the description of the childhood obesity is also added, along with the principles of each of the exercises and with the description of the correct posture. Newly, the material is supplemented with...
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Physical Activity and Nutrition in Therapy of Metabolic Syndrome
Joachimová, Marie ; Radvanský, Jiří (advisor) ; Illinger, Vojtěch (referee)
INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors which tend to occur together and belong to the main causes of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In the treatment of metabolic syndrome dominates pharmacotherapy of the individual components. However, this therapy usually addresses the consequences rather than the causes and puts the patient in the position of a passive recipient of drugs. Although a change of lifestyle should be the cornerstone of prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome, the vast majority of the general and professional public doesn't know how and to what extent it can help. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to find recommendations on physical activity and nutrition in relation to the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome and the mechanisms of action. METHODS: Information was sought in scientific journals, books and websites of healthcare organizations. Review articles and meta-analysis were selected primarily from the journals, general information and recommendations related to the issues discussed were obtained from the books and websites. RESULTS: The available literature confirmed that the modification of physical activity and nutrition can significantly improve all of the metabolic abnormalities associated with metabolic...
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