Impact of child summertime obesity interventions on body mass index, and weight-related behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In previous studies, it has been found that on average, children consistently gained weight during the summer months at an increased rate compared with the 9-month school year. This contributed to an increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in children. Several obesity-related interventions have occurred during or targeting the summer months. We propose to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of obesity prevention and treatment interventions for school-age children conducted during the summer or targeting the summer months when children are not in school on their body mass index (BMI), or weight-related behaviours.

Methods and analyses

A literature search will be conducted by the first author (JPM) using MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Libr

SUBMITTER: Moreno JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5665220 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature