Evidence base for primary prevention of obesity in children and adolescents
Hillier, F.; Pedley, C.; Summerbell, C. · Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz · 2011 · Heft 2 · S. 259 bis 264
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Zusammenfassung
Effective interventions to prevent obesity in children have never been more necessary. There have been over 30 published reviews and meta-analyses on such interventions (randomized and controlled trials) since 2008. In summary, interventions which involve the whole community (community-based) in complex interventions (promoting healthy eating, reduction in sedentary behaviours and increase in physical activity) that target environments and upstream determinants appear to be more effective. In this article the strengths and weaknesses of community-based complex interventions which aim to prevent obesity in childr…
