Effects of parental-involved physical activity and nutrition interventions for young adolescents aged 10-13 years: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Obesity is a major health problem among young adolescents (ages 10-13), placing them at risk for chronic conditions. Promoting physical activity (PA) and healthy eating are recommended to mitigate the problem. However, many young adolescents must rely on their parents to assist them in attaining adequate PA and nutrition. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effects of parental-involved PA and nutrition interventions on improving body mass index (BMI), moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), percent body fat, and waist circumference among young adolescents. In January 2023, a comprehensive literature search for studies published from inception to 2023 (no date limits) was conducted using the CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), PubMed, Cochrane, Psyc

SUBMITTER: Robbins LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366085 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature