SynthesisFrontiers in public health2024
Comparative effectiveness of school-based obesity prevention programs for children and adolescents: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Public health interventions for the prevention and management of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: a rapid review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Long-Term Effects of a Multidisciplinary School-Based Intervention on Children's Healthy Habits: A 1-Year Follow-Up.Nutrients · 2026Trial
- Assessment of the Implementation of Combined Physical Activity and Nutrition Programmes in Schools: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Emotional eating behaviour and obesity in adolescents: a cross-sectional survey in Taizhou, China.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Article
- School-Based Interventions to Prevent Overweight in Latin America: A Scoping Review and Policy Analysis.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Age Differences in the Relationship Between Outdoor Physical Activity and School Emotional Well-Being in Pre-Adolescents: A Stratified Correlation Analysis.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Adolescent Obesity and Charlson Comorbidity Index in Young Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: While many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated the positive effects of school-based programs in reducing body fat among children and teenagers, there is no conclusive evidence to indicate that one approach is superior to another, largely due to the lack of direct and indirect comparisons. This study evaluated the relative effectiveness of various school-based obesity prevention initiatives in improving body mass index (BMI) among children and adolescents using network meta-analysis. Methods: Searches included four databases focusing on articles published in English between the years 2002 and 2024. The primary outcomes were the BMI and BMI z-scores (BMIz) (kg/m Results: The results illustrated that the physical activity (PA) only arm was the most effective intervention in improving BMI (MD: -0.42, 95% credible interval (Crl) -0.79, -0.07; Discussion: In conclusion, both PA-only and multiple-component arms are effective intervention tools/strategies for reducing BMI-related outcomes. However, further large-scale, well-designed studies are needed to investigate the elements of multiple-component arms. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ identifier CRD42021234742.
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