Effect of School-Based Educational Intervention on Childhood Obesity in Croatian Urban and Rural Settings.

Sara CobalDarija Vranešić BenderJasenka Gajdoš KljusurićIvana Rumora SamarinŽeljko Krznarić

Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)

The study shows that "PETICA" is an efficient school-based educational model that contributes to positive changes in children's knowledge and lifestyle habits that are a prerequisite for childhood obesity prevention.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
healthcare
young adults
metabolic syndrome
south africa
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
weight loss