A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted to evaluate the
effectiveness of eH ealth interventions for the prevention and treatment of overweight and …

Background Social media has been widely adopted by young adults, consequently health
researchers are looking for ways to leverage this engagement with social media for the …

Background Observational studies report that as students transfer from secondary school to
university, there is a tendency to gain weight. This phenomenon is known as the “Freshman …

Abstract Objective: Between 31 and 35% of the college‐aged population is overweight or
obese, yet few weight loss trials for this population have been conducted. This study …

To examine the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving physical activity, diet,
and/or weight-related behaviors amongst university/college students. Five online databases …

Objective The aim of this study was to validate self-reported anthropometric measurements
and body mass index (BMI) classifications in a young adult population. Methods Both self …

Objectives To conduct a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) examining
the use of social media to promote healthy diet and exercise in the general population. Data …

Context The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess changes in
body weight and relative adiposity (% FAT) during college and identify potential moderating …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of obese or
overweight individuals worldwide will increase to 1.5 billion by 2015. Chronic diseases …

Background Web-based approaches are an effective and convenient medium to deliver
eHealth interventions. However, few studies have attempted to evaluate the accuracy of …