Health and Nutrition Interventions to Prevent Childhood Overweight and Obesity in Mexico and Latin America: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Childhood obesity is a pressing global health challenge. Analyzing the efficacy of interventions is crucial to mitigate its impact and inform effective public health policies. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of interventions (SRI) targeting school-aged children with obesity. Our goal was to identify the key components that contribute to the success of integrated interventions addressing diet/nutrition (D/N), physical activity (PA), and socioemotional skills. Methods: The Cochrane Collaboration methodology and the PRISMA statement were followed. The SRI included the following criteria, established a priori: studies that addressed obesity in school-aged children, including one or more interventions related to physical activity (PA), diet/nutrition (D

SUBMITTER: Shamah-Levy T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735700 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature