Is the transition from primary to secondary school a risk factor for energy balance-related behaviours? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The substantial changes in the physical and social environment during the transition from primary to secondary school may significantly impact adolescents' energy balance-related behaviours (i.e. dietary behaviour, sedentary behaviour, sleep behaviour and physical activity (PA)). This is the first review systematically summarising evidence on changes in four energy balance-related behaviours of adolescents across the school transition from primary to secondary school.

Design

For this systematic review, the electronic databases Embase, PsycINFO and SPORTDiscus were searched for relevant studies from inception to August 2021. PubMed was searched for relevant studies from inception to September 2022. Inclusion criteria were: (i) longitudinal studies reporting; (ii) on

SUBMITTER: Emke H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10478069 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature