Harnessing technological solutions for childhood obesity prevention and treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current applications.

Lauren A FowlerAnne Claire GrammerAmanda E StaianoEllen E Fitzsimmons-CraftLing ChenLauren H YaegerDenise E Wilfley

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

Recent technology-based interventions for the treatment of pediatric obesity show small effects on weight; however, evidence is inconclusive on the efficacy of technology based prevention interventions. Research is needed to determine the comparative effectiveness of technology-based interventions to gold-standard interventions and elucidate the potential for mHealth/eHealth to increase scalability and reduce costs while maximizing impact.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
machine learning
risk assessment
deep learning
replacement therapy
human health
high fat diet induced