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A systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions with health education to reduce body mass index in adolescents aged 10 to 19 years

Chandni Maria Jacob, Polly Hardy‐Johnson, Hazel Inskip, Taylor Morris, Camille Parsons, Millie Barrett, Mark A. Hanson, Kathryn Woods‐Townsend, Janis Baird

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2021

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Summary

Findings from our review suggest that school-based health education interventions have the public health potential to lower BMI towards a healthier range in adolescents. Multi-component interventions involving key stakeholders such as teachers and parents and digital components are a promising strategy.

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1186/s12966-020-01065-9
Catalogue ID
SNmohxvrjr-mb1v62
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