Background Physical activity among children and adolescents is associated with lower
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …

Background Childhood obesity remains a global public health priority due to the enormous
burden it generates. Recent surveillance data suggests there has been a sharp increase in …

Background UK and global policies recommend whole-school approaches to improve
childrens' inadequate physical activity (PA) levels. Yet, recent meta-analyses establish …

Background Excessive screen time (≥≥ 2 h per day) is associated with childhood
overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, increased sedentary time, unfavorable dietary …

OBJECTIVES To identify effective interventions that promote healthy screen time use and
reduce sedentary behavior in school-aged children and adolescents (SACA) in all settings …

Background A lack of adequate dietary knowledge may result in poor health. The purpose of
this study was to study the association between dietary knowledge and overweight/obesity …

Physical activity is an important part of children's and young people's healthy functioning, but
evidence suggests many students are inactive to the extent that they are compromising their …

Cumplir con las recomendaciones de realización de actividad física en la escuela ha
resultado prácticamente imposible durante los últimos años. Ante esta problemática y …

The study examines the effects of a preschool-based family-involving multicomponent
intervention on children's energy balance-related behaviors (EBRBs) such as food …

Background Prevention of obesity in children is an international public health priority given
the prevalence of the condition (and its significant impact on health, development and well …