Changes to diet, physical activity, behaviour may reduce obesity in children, adolescents -- ScienceDaily stat : sciencedaily

Latest health evidence shows that making changes to diet, physical activity and behaviour may reduce obesity in children and adolescents. The researchers know less about the effects of diet, physical activity and behaviour change on self-esteem and quality of life, because few of the trials looked at these outcomes. The two reviews look at the effects of diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions in treating children with overweight or obesity from six years old to early adulthood. There was moderate quality evidence that combinations of diet, physical activity and behaviour change reduce an adolescent's weight by about three and a half kilos, and low quality evidence that these interventions may reduce body mass index by just over one kg/m2. Rapid weight gain in children as young as six years old has increased globally, and has significant mental and physical health consequences such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, sleep problems and low self-esteem.




Therefore, the USPSTF concluded with moderate certainty that screening for obesity in children and adolescents 6 years and older is of moderate net benefit. To update its 2010 recommendation, the USPSTF reviewed the evidence on screening for obesity in children and adolescents and the benefits and harms of weight management interventions. The harms of behavioral interventions can be bounded as small to none, and the harms of screening are minimal. Children and adolescents also may experience teasing and bullying based on their weight. Benefits of Early Detection and Treatment or InterventionThe USPSTF found adequate evidence that screening and intensive behavioral interventions for obesity in children and adolescents 6 years and older can lead to improvements in weight status.

Changes to diet, physical activity & behavior may reduce obesity in children, adolescents

Latest health evidence shows that making changes to diet, physical activity and behaviour may reduce obesity in children and adolescents. Diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions for the treatment of overweight or obese children from the age of 6 to 11 years. The two reviews look at the effects of diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions in treating children with overweight or obesity from six years old to early adulthood. The researchers know less about the effects of diet, physical activity and behaviour change on self-esteem and quality of life, because few of the trials looked at these outcomes. Rapid weight gain in children as young as six years old has increased globally, and has significant mental and physical health consequences such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, sleep problems and low self-esteem.


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