Associations Between Energy Balance-Related Behaviours and Childhood Obesity Among Vulnerable Populations in Greece: Implications for Public Health Policy and Intervention Development.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Childhood obesity remains a critical public health concern in Greece, particularly among socioeconomically vulnerable groups. This study conducted a secondary analysis of five large-scale epidemiological datasets to examine the association between energy balance-related behaviours (EBRBs) and obesity in children in need. Methods: Data were compiled from five nationally or regionally representative studies (Genesis, ToyBox, Healthy Growth, ENERGY, and Feel4Diabetes) involving children aged 1-12 years. Stratified and subgroup analyses were performed to examine associations between weight status and EBRBs, including dietary habits, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour. Determinants of EBRBs were also analysed using the socio-ecological model framewor

SUBMITTER: Moschonis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610217 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature