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Home-based exergaming among children with overweight and obesity: a randomized clinical trial.

Amanda E StaianoRobbie A BeylW GuanChelsea HendrickDaniel S HsiaRobert L Newton
Published in: Pediatric obesity (2018)
Exergaming at home elicited high adherence and improved children's BMI z-score, cardiometabolic health and physical activity levels. Exergaming with social support may be promoted as an exercise option for children.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • depressive symptoms
  • body mass index
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • type diabetes
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight gain
  • health promotion