Childhood obesity management shifting from health care system to school system: intervention study of school-based weight management programme.

Background: Home and school environments conducive for unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are precursors of obesity. The aim of this study is evaluation of the effectiveness of a multi-component school-based weight management programme for overweight and obese primary school children via a home-school joint venture.

Methods: This study made use of variety of behavioural modification strategies integrating into the Health Promoting School approach to promote healthy lifestyles.