The effect of school-based physical activity interventions on body mass index: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

The effect of school-based physical activity interventions on body mass index: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

This study reviewed the effectiveness of school-based physical activity interventions aimed at reducing overweight, obesity and hypertension in children. We searched 14 databases and analyzed studies published between April 2009 and September 2012. Only randomized controlled trials performed at the...

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Main Authors: Paulo Henrique Guerra, Moacyr Roberto Cuce Nobre, Jonas Augusto Cardoso da Silveira, Jose Augusto de Aguiar Carrazedo Taddei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2013-09-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Children
Schools
Physical Education and Training
Obesity
Randomized Controlled Trials
Review
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013000901263&lng=en&tlng=en

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