Effects of exercise on BMI z-score in overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overweight and obesity are major public health problems in children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the effects of exercise (aerobic, strength or both) on body mass index (BMI) z-score in overweight and obese children and adolescents.

Methods

Studies were included if they were randomized controlled exercise intervention trials ≥ 4 weeks in overweight and obese children and adolescents 2 to 18 years of age, published in any language between 1990-2012 and in which data were available for BMI z-score. Studies were retrieved by searching eleven electronic databases, cross-referencing and expert review. Two authors (GAK, KSK) selected and abstracted data. Bias was assessed using the Cochrane

SUBMITTER: Kelley GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4180550 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature