Factors associated with the effectiveness of interventions to prevent obesity in children: a synthesis of evidence from 204 randomised trials

The most effective characteristic to include in a behavioural change intervention to prevent obesity in children aged 5-18 years was targeting of physical activity. This should not be interpreted as evidence that attempts to modify diet are not beneficial. Being physically active and consuming a healthy diet during childhood offer many important benefits beyond contributing to healthy weight and growth. Our findings suggest that interventions to prevent obesity in children should consider increasing their focus on the promotion of physical activity and consider other effective characteristics we identify here.

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BMJ Public Health
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-001707
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Factors associated with the effectiveness of interventions to prevent obesity in children: a synthesis of evidence from 204 randomised trials

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Abstract

The most effective characteristic to include in a behavioural change intervention to prevent obesity in children aged 5-18 years was targeting of physical activity. This should not be interpreted as evidence that attempts to modify diet are not beneficial. Being physically active and consuming a healthy diet during childhood offer many important benefits beyond contributing to healthy weight and growth. Our findings suggest that interventions to prevent obesity in children should consider increasing their focus on the promotion of physical activity and consider other effective characteristics we identify here.

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Durham University (GB), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (GB), University of Bristol (GB), United Kingdom Clinical Research Collaboration (GB), University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
National Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Health and Social Care, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Public Health Research Programme, National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West
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