Effects of exercise intervention on executive function in children with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weight control in children depends on executive function. Previous studies have shown that exercise interventions can effectively improve children's executive function. However, the effects of these interventions on children with overweight and obesity remain unclear and require further investigation. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of exercise interventions on executive function-related indicators in children with overweight and obesity.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of exercise interventions on executive functions in children with overweight and obesity were included by searching PubMed, Web of Science, EMbase, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Scopus, CNKI, China Wanfang, and VIP d

SUBMITTER: Wang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12005193 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature