Behavior-Changing Interventions for Treating Overweight or Obesity in Children Aged 6 to 11 Years

Citation

Brown TJ, Mead E & Ells LJ (2019) Behavior-Changing Interventions for Treating Overweight or Obesity in Children Aged 6 to 11 Years. JAMA Pediatrics, 173 (4), pp. 385-386. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5494

Abstract
Clinical Question How effective are diet, physical activity, and behavioral interventions in treating children aged 6 to 11 years with overweight or obesity? Bottom Line Multicomponent behavior-changing interventions may be beneficial in achieving small, short-term reductions in body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared), body mass index z score, and weight in children aged 6 to 11 years. Adverse events, health-related quality of life, behavior change outcomes, and sociodemographics were poorly or inconsistently reported. Overall, the quality of the evidence was low or very low, with no evidence from lower-income countries.

Keywords
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

Journal
JAMA Pediatrics: Volume 173, Issue 4