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Trial reportNutrients2025

Relationship Between Obesity and Impairment of Cognitive Functions: An Investigation into the Integrated Role of Nutritional Education and Physical Activity in Lower Secondary School.

Maria Giovanna Tafuri, Domenico Tafuri, Francesca Latino

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Trial report in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Maria Giovanna TafuriDepartment of Literary, Linguistic and Philosophical Studies, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.
Domenico TafuriDepartment of Medical, Motor and Wellness Sciences, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80143 Naples, Italy.
Francesca LatinoDepartment of Education and Sport Sciences, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesObesity in adolescence is associated with a deterioration in cognitive functions, with significant implications for psychophysical well-being and academic performance. Recent studies highlight the importance of integrated interventions that combine nutrition education and physical activity to promote the overall health of students. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an integrated intervention based on nutritional education and conscious body movement in improving cognitive functions, perceived well-being and nutritional knowledge in lower secondary school students with indicators of overweight and obesity.

methodsA quasi-experimental design with randomization at the class level was adopted, involving 60 students divided into an experimental group and control group. The intervention was divided into twelve weeks of activities, divided between nutritional education modules and physical activity courses. Standardized tests for the assessment of cognitive functions (Digit Span Forward, Digit Span Backward, Stroop Test, Trail Making Test B), motor tests (6-Minute Walk Test, Sit and Reach Test) and a food knowledge questionnaire were administered before and after the intervention.

resultsThe experimental group showed significant improvements compared to the control group in all cognitive, motor, and nutritional knowledge measures, indicating the effectiveness of the integrated intervention in promoting cognitive and physical well-being.

conclusionsThe findings support the role of school as a generative environment of integrated well-being, suggesting the need to develop and implement curricular programs that integrate nutrition education and physical activity to counteract the negative effects of obesity on cognitive function in adolescents.

Indexed as

CognitionCognitive DysfunctionExerciseHealth EducationPediatric ObesityAdolescentFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleSchoolsStudentscognitive performanceexecutive functionshealth promotionmotor skillsschool-aged childrenschool-based intervention

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PMID40806114
PMCPMC12348841

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