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School-based interventions: systematic reviews

Interventions to prevent global childhood overweight and obesity: a systematic review

The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the existing global evidence on childhood overweight and obesity prevention strategies in school, preschool, community and home settings. 

Systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to reduce body mass index

The aim of this systematic review was to conduct an up-to-date evaluation of published studies that evaluated the impact of school-based interventions on body mass index of students. 

Strategies for the prevention and control of obesity in the school setting: systematic review and meta-analysis

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of school-based strategies for obesity prevention and control using methods of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. 

Effectiveness of educational and lifestyle interventions to prevent paediatric obesity: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials

The study has three main aims: (i) to update the results of a previous meta-analysis, (ii) to confirm and define the effectiveness of specific interventions stratifying by patient age, and intervention setting and duration and (iii) to conduct subgroup analyses to explore the effects of specific interventions in each age group.

Effectiveness of social marketing strategies to reduce youth obesity in European school-based interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The aim of this review is to assess the effectiveness of European school-based interventions to prevent obesity relative to the inclusion of social marketing benchmark criteria domains in the intervention.

Global School-Based Childhood Obesity Interventions: A Review

The purpose of this review was to compare and contrast U.S. and international school-based obesity prevention interventions and highlight the most efficient strategies to help develop future interventions. 

Effectiveness of preventive school-based obesity interventions in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

The aim of this systematic review was to look at the effect of school-based interventions in low- and middle-income countries aimed at primary prevention of obesity through changes in dietary behaviour. 

Obesity Prevention: A Systematic Review of Setting-Based Interventions from Nordic Countries and the Netherlands

The aim of this review was to identify, synthesise and evaluate the quality of interventions aimed at preventing obesity in different settings from Nordic countries and the Netherlands. 

Systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based obesity interventions in mainland China

Through studies published from January 1990 to December 2015, this systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of school-based interventions for childhood obesity conducted in mainland China. 

Effectiveness of social marketing strategies to reduce youth obesity in European school-based interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The objective of this review was “to assess the effectiveness of European school-based interventions to prevent obesity relative to the inclusion of social marketing benchmark criteria domains in the intervention.” 

School-based interventions versus family based interventions in the treatment of childhood obesity - a systematic review

The aim of this review was “to provide up-to-date evidence from research studies, which have employed a study design seeking to compare the outcomes of school-based intervention with family-based intervention in the treatment of childhood obesity.”

Physical Activity Interventions in Schools for Improving Lifestyle in European Countries

This systematic review summarised the evidence of school-based interventions aimed to promote, enhance and implement physical activity in European schools. 

Economic incentives and nutritional behavior of children in the school setting: A systematic review

This systematic review aimed "to examine the existing literature on the effectiveness of economic incentives for producing sound nutritional behaviour in schools."

School-based programs aimed at the prevention and treatment of obesity: evidence-based interventions for youth in Latin America

The purpose of this systematic review is to determine “the effectiveness of school-based intervention aimed at preventing or treating obesity among youth in LA [Latin America].”

Assessing the effectiveness of nutrition interventions implemented among US college students to promote healthy behaviours: A systematic review 

The intent of this paper is to “systematically review nutrition interventions conducted among US college students to assess the effectiveness of the interventions in changing attitudes, beliefs and self-efficacy related to healthy eating, and in promoting healthy eating to ultimately reduce the risk for overweight and obesity.” 

Childhood Obesity Prevention in Africa: A Systematic Review of Intervention Effectiveness and Implementation 

This systematic review intends to “characterise and summarise available evidence from school-based interventions that focused on improving nutrition and physical activity knowledge, attitude, and behaviours, and weight status of learners aged 6–15 years in the African context.” 

Effectiveness of school food environment policies on children’s dietary behaviours: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

The authors “systematically investigated and quantified the effects of school food environment interventions - carefully exploring sources of heterogeneity - including provision of healthful foods/beverages, competitive food/beverage standards, and school meal standards, on habitual and in-school dietary consumption, adiposity and metabolic risk factors in children.”