A systematic review of controlled trials of interventions to prevent childhood obesity and overweight: A realistic synthesis of the evidence

Public Health ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 121 (7) ◽  
pp. 510-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.B. Connelly ◽  
M.J. Duaso ◽  
G Butler
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

Obesity and overweight among childhood in France: a systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-300
Author(s):  
Dominique Charles ◽  
Lea Williams
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
The Past ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Racial Ethnic

The childhood obesity has been a dramatic increase during the past 3 decades. The rate has more than tripled, and the current prevalence remains high among children across most age, sex, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. The search was carried out using Web of Knowledge, Pubmed, and Scopus considering articles published from February 17, 1998 until February 2, 2014 reported the prevalence of overweight/ obesity among childhood samples. Only original studies which met the eligible criteria were included in this review. Purpose of present study is to describe the prevalence and trend of overweight and obesity, as well as its co-existence with stunting, among childhood. Prevalence and odds of obesity and overweight, differentials in which were examined by bivariate and logistic regression analyses. The prevalence of overweight and obese childhood increased significantly between 1998 and 2014.Tthe prevalence of overweight and obese childhood was 35.0-48.8 (95% CI: 36.6-27.1, 48.2-52.4), and 22.3-36.7 (95% CI: 22.2-33.0, 34.9-36.8). The prevalence of overweight and obesity in France childhood were low in 1998 and there has been a rapid increase since then. If this trend continues, overweight will soon reach epidemic proportions.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review to Assess the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Interventions to Address Obesity in Children

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan McMullan ◽  
Rachel Millar ◽  
Jayne Woodside
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
English Language ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background: Childhood obesity is associated with a multitude of co-morbidities, including hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Childhood obesity can also affect a young person’s social, emotional and mental health if they encounter negative prejudice and social marginalisation. Given the prevalence of overweight and obese children globally, it is imperative that effective interventions are developed. Children are receptive to information conveyed via digital means, therefore, the use of technology may play a crucial role in interventions to reduce childhood obesity. This systematic review aimed to review and critically appraise the literature published to date in relation to the effectiveness of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, in addressing childhood obesity. Methods: An electronic search strategy was undertaken in Medline and Embase, covering publications up to and including 12th July 2018. Randomised controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of technology-based interventions on weight-related outcomes in children, aged 8 to 18, published only in the English language, were included. Results: From an initial search total of 1,012 studies, 11 met the inclusion criteria. They were assessed for methodological quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomised Controlled Trials and were analysed using a narrative approach. The findings of this review showed a weak evidence base regarding the role of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, to address childhood obesity. Of the eleven studies reviewed, three (27%) showed a positive relationship between technology-based interventions and weight-related outcomes in overweight or obese children. Conclusions: This review suggests that technology-based interventions, primarily active video games, as well as internet or web-based interventions and mobile phone communications, may, with further research, have the potential to impact positively on weight-related outcomes. It is difficult to determine the degree of efficacy of these technology-based interventions, as only two databases were searched, selecting only English language articles. Moreover, the included studies demonstrated a lack of high-quality evidence. The lack and heterogeneity of studies with technology-based interventions is a further limitation.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review to Assess the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Interventions to Address Obesity in Children

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan McMullan ◽  
Rachel Millar ◽  
Jayne Woodside
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
English Language ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Childhood obesity is associated with a multitude of co-morbidities, including hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Childhood obesity can also affect a young person’s social, emotional and mental health if they encounter negative prejudice and social marginalisation. Given the prevalence of overweight and obese children globally, it is imperative that effective interventions are developed. Children are receptive to information conveyed via digital means, therefore, the use of technology may play a crucial role in interventions to reduce childhood obesity. This systematic review aimed to review and critically appraise the literature published to date in relation to the effectiveness of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, in addressing childhood obesity.Methods An electronic search strategy was undertaken in Medline and Embase, covering publications up to and including 12th July 2018. Randomised controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of technology-based interventions on weight-related outcomes in children, aged 8 to 18, published only in the English language, were included.Results From an initial search total of 1,012 studies, 11 met the inclusion criteria. They were assessed for methodological quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomised Controlled Trials and were analysed using a narrative approach. The findings of this review showed a limited potential of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, to address childhood obesity. Of the eleven studies reviewed, three (27%) showed a positive relationship between technology-based interventions and weight-related outcomes in overweight or obese children.Conclusions This review suggests that technology-based interventions, primarily active video games, as well as internet or web-based interventions and mobile phone communications, may, with further research, have the potential to impact positively on weight-related outcomes. It is difficult to determine the degree of efficacy of these technology-based interventions, as only two databases were searched, selecting only English language articles. Moreover, the included studies demonstrated a lack of high-quality evidence. The lack and heterogeneity of studies with technology-based interventions is a further limitation.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review to Assess the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Interventions to Address Obesity in Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan McMullan ◽  
Rachel Millar ◽  
Jayne Woodside
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
English Language ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background: Childhood obesity is associated with a multitude of co-morbidities, including hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Childhood obesity can also affect a young person’s social, emotional and mental health if they encounter negative prejudice and social marginalisation. Given the prevalence of overweight and obese children globally, it is imperative that effective interventions are developed. Children are receptive to information conveyed via digital means, therefore, the use of technology may play a crucial role in interventions to reduce childhood obesity. This systematic review aimed to review and critically appraise the literature published to date in relation to the effectiveness of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, in addressing childhood obesity.Methods: An electronic search strategy was undertaken in Medline and Embase, covering publications up to and including 12th July 2018. Randomised controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of technology-based interventions on weight-related outcomes in children, aged 8 to 18, published only in the English language, were included. Results: From an initial search total of 1,012 studies, 11 met the inclusion criteria. They were assessed for methodological quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomised Controlled Trials and were analysed using a narrative approach. The findings of this review showed a limited potential of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, to address childhood obesity. Of the eleven studies reviewed, three (27%) showed a positive relationship between technology-based interventions and weight-related outcomes in overweight or obese children. Conclusions: This review suggests that technology-based interventions, primarily active video games, as well as internet or web-based interventions and mobile phone communications, may, with further research, have the potential to impact positively on weight-related outcomes. It is difficult to determine the degree of efficacy of these technology-based interventions, as only two databases were searched, selecting only English language articles. Moreover, the included studies demonstrated a lack of high-quality evidence. The lack and heterogeneity of studies with technology-based interventions is a further limitation.

Obesity and overweight decreases the effect of vitamin D supplementation in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Fonseca de Oliveira ◽  
Lucas Guimarães de Azevedo ◽  
Jerusa da Mota Santana ◽  
Luanna Pimenta Carlos de Sales ◽  
Marcos Pereira-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

scholarly journals A Systematic Review to Assess the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Interventions to Address Obesity in Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan McMullan ◽  
Rachel Millar ◽  
Jayne Woodside
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
English Language ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Childhood obesity is associated with a multitude of co-morbidities, including hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Childhood obesity can also affect a young person’s social, emotional and mental health if they encounter negative prejudice and social marginalisation. Given the prevalence of overweight and obese children globally, it is imperative that effective interventions are developed. Children are receptive to information conveyed via digital means, therefore, the use of technology may play a crucial role in interventions to reduce childhood obesity. This systematic review aimed to review and critically appraise the literature published to date in relation to the effectiveness of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, in addressing childhood obesity. Methods An electronic search strategy was undertaken in Medline and Embase, covering publications up to and including 12th July 2018. Randomised controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of technology-based interventions on weight-related outcomes in children, aged 8 to 18, published only in the English language, were included. Results From an initial search total of 1,012 studies, 11 met the inclusion criteria. They were assessed for methodological quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomised Controlled Trials and were analysed using a narrative approach. The findings of this review showed a limited potential of technology-based interventions, employed as secondary prevention, to address childhood obesity. Of the eleven studies reviewed, three (27%) showed a positive relationship between technology-based interventions and weight-related outcomes in overweight or obese children. Conclusions This review suggests that technology-based interventions, primarily active video games, as well as internet or web-based interventions and mobile phone communications, may, with further research, have the potential to impact positively on weight-related outcomes. It is difficult to determine the degree of efficacy of these technology-based interventions, as only two databases were searched, selecting only English language articles. Moreover, the included studies demonstrated a lack of high-quality evidence. The lack and heterogeneity of studies with technology-based interventions is a further limitation.

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