biostudies-literatureLuis-Ruiz SFundació La Marató de TV3Agency for Administration of University and Research346https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9954074biostudies-literatureUnknown13(2)<h4>Background</h4>Children with obesity have a higher risk of future health and psychological problems. Executive functions (EFs) play a key role in successful dietetic and exercise planning; therefore, new treatments aimed at improving EFs may optimize outcomes.<h4>Objectives</h4>This study evaluates the impact of EF training on body mass index (BMI), food choice, and cognition in children with obesity. We also examine their real-life executive functioning, emotional state, and quality of life.<h4>Methods</h4>Randomized controlled double-blind trial. Forty-six children with obesity were randomly allocated into an executive functions training or a control task training group and attended 30-45 min of daily training (5/week over 6 weeks), with both groups receiving counseling on diet and wBrain sciencesInfluence of Executive Function Training on BMI, Food Choice, and Cognition in Children with Obesity: Results from the TOuCH Study.PMC99540742016-16-10FI-DGR 20182017SGR0748Miserachs-Gonzalez SSanchez CMiro NLuis-Ruiz SRamon-Krauel MGarolera MSanchez-Castaneda CLerin CMartinez SJurado MAfalseInfluence of Executive Function Training on BMI, Food Choice, and Cognition in Children with Obesity: Results from the TOuCH Study.<h4>Background</h4>Children with obesity have a higher risk of future health and psychological problems. Executive functions (EFs) play a key role in successful dietetic and exercise planning; therefore, new treatments aimed at improving EFs may optimize outcomes.<h4>Objectives</h4>This study evaluates the impact of EF training on body mass index (BMI), food choice, and cognition in children with obesity. We also examine their real-life executive functioning, emotional state, and quality of life.<h4>Methods</h4>Randomized controlled double-blind trial. Forty-six children with obesity were randomly allocated into an executive functions training or a control task training group and attended 30-45 min of daily training (5/week over 6 weeks), with both groups receiving counseling on diet and w2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Feb2026-06-24T03:22:15.773Z2024-11-07T06:06:08.322ZS-EPMC99540743683188810.3390/brainsci13020346