Background: The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Many
local governments have enacted policies to increase physical activity in schools as a way to …

This study reviewed the effectiveness of school-based physical activity interventions aimed
at reducing overweight, obesity and hypertension in children. We searched 14 databases …

Background Physical activity (PA) intervention is a commonly recommended strategy to
combat childhood obesity. However, its effectiveness has long been controversial. This …

Background Childhood obesity predisposes to adult obesity and increases the risk of many
diseases. Schools provide a vehicle to deliver public health interventions to all children …

To determine the effectiveness of school‐based interventions that focus on changing dietary
intake and physical activity levels to prevent childhood obesity. MEDLINE and EMBASE …

Background Childhood obesity has been a serious public health problem. An effective
school-based physical activity (PA) intervention is still lacking in China. This study aimed to …

Background: Physical activity at school can support obesity prevention among youth. This
paper assesses the role of existing school physical activity programs for a national cohort …

Obesity is a major public health concern and there are increasing calls for policy
intervention. As obesity and the related health conditions develop during childhood, schools …

Background This pragmatic evaluation investigated the effectiveness of the Children's
Health, Activity and Nutrition: Get Educated!(CHANGE!) Project, a cluster randomised …

BACKGROUND: Physical Activity Across the Curriculum (PAAC) was a three-year cluster
randomized controlled trial to promote physical activity and diminish increases in overweight …