Educational interventions in childhood obesity: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Prev Med
; 56(5): 254-64, 2013 May.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effectiveness of educational interventions including behavioral modification, nutrition and physical activity to prevent or treat childhood obesity through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.METHOD:
A search of databases (PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL) and references of published studies (from inception until May 2012) was conducted. Eligible studies were randomized trials enrolling children 6 to 12 years old and assessing the impact of educational interventions during 6 months or longer on waist circumference, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and lipid profile to prevent or treat childhood obesity. Calculations were performed using a random effects method and pooled-effect estimates were obtained using the final values.RESULTS:
Of 22.852 articles retrieved, 26 trials (23.617 participants) were included. There were no differences in outcomes assessed in prevention studies. However, in treatment studies, educational interventions were associated with a significant reduction in waist circumference [-3.21 cm (95%CI -6.34, -0.07)], BMI [-0.86 kg/m(2) (95%CI -1.59, -0.14)] and diastolic blood pressure [-3.68 mmHg (95%CI -5.48, -1.88)].CONCLUSIONS:
Educational interventions are effective in treatment, but not prevention, of childhood obesity and its consequences.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Servicios de Salud Escolar
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Educación en Salud
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Obesidad
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prev Med
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil