Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Intervention for Overweight and Obese Children (Nereu Program): A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Treatment of childhood obesity is a complex challenge for primary health care professionals.

Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Nereu Program in improving anthropometric parameters, physical activity and sedentary behaviours, and dietary intake.

Methods

Randomized, controlled, multicentre clinical trial comparing Nereu Program and usual counselling group interventions in primary care settings. The 8-month study recruited 113 children aged 6 to 12 years with overweight/obesity. Before recruitment, eligible participants were randomly allocated to an intensive, family-based multi-component behavioural intervention (Nereu Program group) or usual advice from their paediatrician on healthy eating and physical activity. Anthropometric parameters, ob

SUBMITTER: Serra-Paya N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4684233 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature