Efficacy of school-based intervention programs in reducing overweight: A randomized trial.

Childhood obesity represents a serious public health problem and this study evaluates the effectiveness of a 6-month educational intervention on lifestyle, nutrient adequacy, and diet quality in the school setting in improving the knowledge and behavior of primary school children regarding correct eating habits. The strategy was implemented over a 6-month period and participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group ( = 200) or the non-intervention group (control group, = 197). Participants had a mean body mass index of 18.

Effects of a physical activity intervention on schoolchildren fitness.

The global prevalence of childhood obesity is high. Obesity main causes are linked to sedentary lifestyles. Increasing physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary activities are recommended to prevent and treat obesity.