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Impact of Active Video Games on Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Quality of Primary Studies.

Carlos Hernández-JiménezRaquel SarabiaMaría Paz-ZuluetaPaula Parás-BravoAmada PellicoLaura Ruiz AzconaCristina BlancoMaría MadrazoMaría Jesus AgudoCarmen SarabiaMiguel Santibáñez
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2019)
Our meta-analysis show a statistically significant effect in favor of using active video games on BMI in children and adolescents. The clinical relevance of this positive effect must be evaluated.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • virtual reality
  • meta analyses
  • weight loss