Interventions for preventing obesity in children
Background Prevention of childhood obesity is an international public health priority given
the significant impact of obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, development …
the significant impact of obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, development …
School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18
M Dobbins, H Husson, K DeCorby… - … of systematic reviews, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.9 million deaths
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …
School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18
Background Physical activity among children and adolescents is associated with lower
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …
After-school program impact on physical activity and fitness: a meta-analysis
CONTEXT: The majority of children do not participate in sufficient amounts of daily, health-
enhancing physical activity. One strategy to increase activity is to promote it within the after …
enhancing physical activity. One strategy to increase activity is to promote it within the after …
Efficacy of exercise intervention for weight loss in overweight and obese adolescents: meta-analysis and implications
Background The global rise in obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has
been linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, including lack of physical activity. However, no …
been linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, including lack of physical activity. However, no …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to reduce body mass index
HV Lavelle, DF Mackay, JP Pell - Journal of Public Health, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background Childhood obesity predisposes to adult obesity and increases the risk of many
diseases. Schools provide a vehicle to deliver public health interventions to all children …
diseases. Schools provide a vehicle to deliver public health interventions to all children …
Physical activity in overweight and obese adolescents: systematic review of the effects on physical fitness components and cardiovascular risk factors
Background The increasing prevalence of obesity in the pediatric age range has become a
major concern. Studies have investigated the role of physical activity (PA) to prevent obesity …
major concern. Studies have investigated the role of physical activity (PA) to prevent obesity …
Parent participation in weight-related health interventions for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BS Niemeier, JM Hektner, KB Enger - Preventive medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To review child and adolescent weight-related health intervention
characteristics, with a particular focus on levels of parental participation, and examine …
characteristics, with a particular focus on levels of parental participation, and examine …
Improving the mental health, healthy lifestyle choices, and physical health of Hispanic adolescents: A randomized controlled pilot study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Obesity and mental health disorders are 2 major public health
problems in American adolescents, with prevalence even higher in Hispanic teens. Despite …
problems in American adolescents, with prevalence even higher in Hispanic teens. Despite …
Systematic review on evidence‐based adolescent nutrition interventions
ZS Lassi, A Moin, JK Das, RA Salam… - Annals of the New …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Adolescence is a critical stage in the life cycle, and adequate nutrition is necessary for the
proper growth and development of individuals and their offspring. Here, we …
proper growth and development of individuals and their offspring. Here, we …