Effectiveness of a population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention for the prevention of childhood obesity.

Petra JurićGregor JurakShawnda A MorrisonGregor StarcMaroje Sorić

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2023)

The population-scaled, school-based PA intervention was effective in preventing and treating obesity. The effects were the greatest in children initially presenting with obesity, such that the program was able to benefit children needing support the most.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
insulin resistance
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
young adults
weight loss
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
body mass index
skeletal muscle