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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicole Toussaint, Martinette T. Streppel, Sandra Mul, Meryem Gunduz, Marloes D. A. van Verseveld, Mirka Janssen, Peter J. M. Weijs, Ruben G. Fukkink
Summary: This paper presents a preschool-based intervention called CO-HEALTHY, aiming to promote a teacher-parent partnership in urban preschools regarding healthy behaviors in young children. A cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to evaluate the intervention's impact on partnership and the children's eating, physical (in)activity, and sleeping behaviors. Secondary outcomes include the knowledge, attitude, and practices of ECEC teachers and parents.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Diana Zhu, Aimee L. L. Dordevic, Simone Gibson, Zoe E. E. Davidson
Summary: E-Health interventions can be alternative options for childhood obesity treatment, but further studies are necessary to assess their long-term effectiveness and explore program features. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-week family-focused e-Health program for overweight/obese school-aged children and investigate the experiences of participating families. The primary outcome is the change in BMI z-score, and secondary outcomes include waist circumference, dietary intake, physical activity, quality of life, and experiences.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Giulia Genoni, Veronica Menegon, Alice Monzani, Francesca Archero, Francesco Tagliaferri, Valentina Mancioppi, Caterina Peri, Simonetta Bellone, Flavia Prodam
Summary: The study showed that in children and adolescents with obesity, a healthy lifestyle intervention based on diet and physical activity can improve cardiovascular structure and function, and reducing metabolic syndrome criteria may decrease the risks of heart and artery-related issues.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicole Toussaint, Martinette T. Streppel, Sandra Mul, Marielle Balledux, Karen van Drongelen, Mirka Janssen, Ruben G. Fukkink, Peter J. M. Weijs
Summary: This study conducted a cluster randomised controlled trial on preschool-based intervention for teachers in a deprived area. The intervention had positive effects on teachers' knowledge and attitudes, but not on confidence in promoting healthy behaviors. No effects were observed on teachers' and children's BMI at this stage.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sumudu Nimali Seneviratne, Sanathanee Sachchithananthan, Pavithra Sewwandi Angulugaha Gamage, Renuka Peiris, Vithanage Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Noel Somasundaram
Summary: Obesity rates are rising rapidly in low-middle-income-countries (LMICs). School-based interventions have shown moderate efficacy in improving diet and lifestyle associated with obesity in high-income countries. However, a novel program for primary school children in urban Sri Lanka, including a simple storybook and sticker-based food-diary, led to an immediate improvement in eating habits and was well accepted by parents and teachers.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Annita Kobes, Tina Kretschmer, Margaretha C. Timmerman
Summary: The study showed that the Dutch adaptation of EPODE, JOGG, was successful in reducing overweight prevalence, especially in long-term implementation and low SES areas.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Diamanto Koutaki, Athanasios Michos, Flora Bacopoulou, Evangelia Charmandari
Summary: Obesity has dramatically increased globally in recent decades, characterized by excess fat accumulation and chronic low-grade inflammation. The adipokines Sfrp5 and Wnt5a are emerging as key players in the pathogenesis of obesity and metabolic complications, signaling via the non-canonical Wnt pathway. Further research is needed to explore their potential as biomarkers for lifestyle interventions and therapeutic targets for obesity-related disorders.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sead Malicevic, Sanja Mazic, Stefania Cataldi, Francesco Fischetti, Gianpiero Greco
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between different forms and intensities of sports activities and the prevalence of overweight in primary school children. The results showed that physically active children had lower rates of overweight and obesity. Mixed sports had the highest prevalence of overweight in both boys and girls. The duration of sports training and the intensity of sports activities were also found to have an impact on overweight prevalence.
Review
Pediatrics
Archontoula Drouka, Dora Brikou, Celine Causeret, Nur Al Ali Al Malla, Stephane Sibalo, Concha Avila, Gabriela Alcat, Anastasia E. Kapetanakou, Patricia Gurviez, Nawel Fellah-Dehiri, Marine Masson, Meropi D. Kontogianni, Mary Yannakoulia
Summary: This narrative review summarizes existing literature on the effectiveness of school-based interventions in Europe to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in children aged 6-10 years. The results indicate that diet and physical activity interventions have positive effects on various health outcomes, including anthropometric parameters, biomarkers, eating behavior, and self-efficacy. Diet-only interventions specifically impact eating habits, particularly water consumption. Successful interventions usually last for one school year and involve parental involvement and teachers' training.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Narueporn Likhitweerawong, Jiraporn Khorana, Nonglak Boonchooduang, Phichayut Phinyo, Jayanton Patumanond, Orawan Louthrenoo
Summary: There is an association between executive function and excess weight in preschoolers, with impaired inhibition and working memory being particularly relevant.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Dougal Hargreaves, Emily Mates, Purnima Menon, Harold Alderman, Delan Devakumar, Wafai Fawzi, Geva Greenfield, Weeam Hammoudeh, Shanshan He, Anwesha Lahiri, Zheng Liu, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Vani Sethi, Haijun Wang, Lynnette M. Neufeld, George C. Patton
Summary: Adolescence is a crucial period characterized by physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Despite existing nutritional problems and the obesity epidemic, intervention and policy research on adolescent growth and nutrition has been overlooked. Effective interventions and policies need to be multidisciplinary, supported by data standardization and coordination, and involve intergenerational partnerships with young people.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Predrag Bozic, Visnja Djordjic, Lidija Markovic, Dragan Cvejic, Nebojsa Trajkovic, Sabolc Halasi, Sergej Ostojic
Summary: The study found that the majority of Serbian children have breakfast every day, but only a small percentage consume enough fruits and vegetables daily, and children who skip breakfast are more likely to be obese.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Choon Huey Teo, Yit Siew Chin, Poh Ying Lim, Shahril Azian Haji Masrom, Zalilah Mohd Shariff
Summary: The study demonstrated that the school nutrition program (SNP) can enhance students' nutrition knowledge and promote healthy eating habits, with positive effects on students' eating behaviors, physical activity, body mass index, and cognitive performance.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Edgar Denova-Gutierrez, Alejandra Gonzalez-Rocha, Lucia Mendez-Sanchez, Berenice Araiza-Nava, Nydia Balderas, Giovanna Lopez, Lizbeth Tolentino-Mayo, Alejandra Jauregui, Lucia Hernandez, Claudia Unikel, Anabelle Bonvecchio, Teresa Shamah, Simon Barquera, Juan A. Rivera
Summary: This overview summarizes systematic reviews on the effects of school-based, family, and mixed health interventions for preventing and treating overweight and obesity in school-aged children. The study found that multicomponent interventions combining physical activity, nutrition, and behavioral change may be more effective in reducing childhood overweight and obesity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
George Paltoglou, Christina Raftopoulou, Nicolas C. Nicolaides, Sofia M. Genitsaridi, Sofia I. Karampatsou, Marina Papadopoulou, Penio Kassari, Evangelia Charmandari
Summary: The study demonstrated a significant increase in LTL after a one-year lifestyle intervention program among 508 children and adolescents aged 10-11, as well as notable improvements in their metabolic profile.