Prevention of overweight and obesity in children and youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One-third of Canadian children are overweight or obese. This problem carries considerable concern for negative impacts on current and future health. Promoting healthy growth and development is critical. This review synthesized evidence on the effectiveness of behavioural interventions for preventing overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.

Methods

We updated the search of a previous Cochrane review. Five databases were searched up to August 2013. Randomized trials of primary care-relevant behavioural (diet, exercise and lifestyle) interventions for preventing overweight and obesity in healthy normal- or mixed-weight children or youth aged 0-18 years were included if 12-week postbaseline data were provided for body mass index (BMI), BMI z-score, or preva

SUBMITTER: Peirson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4382039 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature