Improved Body Mass Index Measures Following a Middle School-Based Obesity Intervention-The MATCH Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (10) ◽  
pp. 680-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Lazorick ◽  
Xiangming Fang ◽  
George T. Hardison ◽  
Yancey Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Based ◽  
Obesity Intervention

Parents' Perceptions of and Responses to School‐Based Body Mass Index Screening Programs—A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina L. Tatum ◽  
Jessica M. Valenzuela ◽  
Roya A. Amirniroumand ◽  
Paula M. Brochu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
School Based

scholarly journals The iron status and the relationship between iron deficiency and body mass index in middle school girls

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (11) ◽  
pp. 1174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee Youn Han ◽  
Chang Joo Hee ◽  
Hae Sun Shim ◽  
Young Jin Hong ◽  
Byong Kwan Son ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
School Girls ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract 17944: Effects of School-Based Interventions on Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: a Systematic Overview and Meta-analysis

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyoon J Park ◽  
Randa Bakhet ◽  
Danica Karl ◽  
Fei Yuan ◽  
Eva Lonn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
School Based ◽  
School Based Interventions ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Dietary Modifications

Background: Childhood obesity is a major public health threat. Various school-based interventions (SBIs) to prevent obesity through physical activity and/or dietary modifications were implemented. However, the effectiveness of such SBIs remains unproven. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of SBIs. Methods: We searched for RCTs of SBIs published since 1990. To be eligible studies had to have an RCT design, to include children aged 6-18 years and SBIs were defined as non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions carried out in a school setting with a minimum duration of 12 weeks. The primary outcome was change in body mass index (BMI. For each study the difference in the mean change in BMI between the intervention and the control groups was computed. The summary estimate for the difference in mean change in BMI and the 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed using a weighted inverse variance approach and a random- effects model. The I 2 statistic was used to test for heterogeneity. Results: Of 504 studies identified, 41 involving 42 430 participants met the inclusion criteria. SBIs varied greatly between studies by type, duration and delivery. In 10 RCTs the SBI focused on physical activity, in 6 on dietary modifications and in 25 on both physical activity and dietary modifications. SBIs duration ranged from 12 weeks to 4 years. There was no significant difference in mean BMI change between the intervention and the control groups (mean difference = -0.281kg/m 2 ; 95% CI -0.584 to 0.022), although there was significant heterogeneity between the RCTs’ findings (Figure). We found also no consistent impact on other measures of adiposity, physical activity patterns, dietary intakes and psychosocial health and wellbeing. Conclusions: SBIs had no substantial impact on BMI in children aged 6-18 years. Further research is needed to identify effective interventions to prevent childhood obesity.

Parents' Perceptions and Use of School-Based Body Mass Index Report Cards

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (11) ◽  
pp. 787-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marla M. Jones ◽  
Michael C. Carnes ◽  
Thomas Adams ◽  
Lance G. Bryant ◽  
Brian Church ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Report Cards ◽  
School Based
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