Optimal exercise dose on Body Mass Index (BMI) in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and bayesian model-based network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise is widely used for obesity management, but the optimal doses of exercise for improving body mass index (BMI) in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the dose‒response effects of various exercises on BMI in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science (Core Collection), PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials on relevant studies, covering literature up to July 2024. Three independent reviewers assessed bias via the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The quality of evidence was assessed using Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis framework. A dose‒response network meta-analysis was used to

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature