Interventions for preventing obesity in children
Background Prevention of childhood obesity is an international public health priority given
the significant impact of obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, development …
the significant impact of obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, development …
Child and adolescent obesity: part of a bigger picture
T Lobstein, R Jackson-Leach, ML Moodie, KD Hall… - The Lancet, 2015 - thelancet.com
The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has risen substantially worldwide in
less than one generation. In the USA, the average weight of a child has risen by more than 5 …
less than one generation. In the USA, the average weight of a child has risen by more than 5 …
Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under
RK Hodder, KM O'Brien, F Tzelepis… - Cochrane Database …, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables in childhood increases the risk
of future non‐communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Testing the effects …
of future non‐communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Testing the effects …
School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18
M Dobbins, H Husson, K DeCorby… - … of systematic reviews, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.9 million deaths
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …
School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18
SE Neil-Sztramko, H Caldwell… - Cochrane database of …, 2021 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Physical activity among children and adolescents is associated with lower
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …
Parent participation in weight-related health interventions for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BS Niemeier, JM Hektner, KB Enger - Preventive medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To review child and adolescent weight-related health intervention
characteristics, with a particular focus on levels of parental participation, and examine …
characteristics, with a particular focus on levels of parental participation, and examine …
Measuring preference-based quality of life in children aged 6–7 years: a comparison of the performance of the CHU-9D and EQ-5D-Y—the WAVES Pilot Study
AG Canaway, EJ Frew - Quality of Life Research, 2013 - Springer
Purpose To examine the performance of the child health utility 9D (CHU-9D) and EuroQol
5D-youth (EQ-5D-Y) in children aged 6–7 years. Method The CHU-9D and EQ-5D-Y were …
5D-youth (EQ-5D-Y) in children aged 6–7 years. Method The CHU-9D and EQ-5D-Y were …
An economic perspective on childhood obesity: recent findings on cost of illness and cost effectiveness of interventions
J John, SB Wolfenstetter, CM Wenig - Nutrition, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: This review aims to put an economic perspective on childhood and adolescent
obesity by providing an overview on the latest literature on obesity-related costs and the cost …
obesity by providing an overview on the latest literature on obesity-related costs and the cost …
Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged 5 years and under
L Wolfenden, RJ Wyse, BI Britton… - Cochrane Database …, 2012 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables in childhood increases the risk
of future chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease. Objectives To assess the …
of future chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease. Objectives To assess the …
Cost-effectiveness of community-based childhood obesity prevention interventions in Australia
Objectives The objective of this study is to examine, from a limited societal perspective, the
cost-effectiveness of community-based obesity prevention interventions (CBIs)-defined as a …
cost-effectiveness of community-based obesity prevention interventions (CBIs)-defined as a …