Effectiveness of Screen‐Time Interventions on BMI, Daily Screen Use and Diet Behaviours in Preschool Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the effectiveness of screen-time interventions on BMI, screen use, and dietary behaviors in preschool children.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
• Evaluated various interventions targeting screen time, BMI, and diet in preschoolers
• Analyzed data for age- and sex-related differences in intervention responsiveness
• Screen-time interventions resulted in modest reductions in BMI
• Effects on daily screen use were inconsistent across studies
• Results indicate variability in dietary behaviors influenced by interventions