A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Behavioral Interventions for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children That Are Delivered or Referred to by Health Providers in Primary Care.

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• The review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for managing overweight and obesity in children in primary care settings.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
• Focused on behavioral interventions delivered or referred by health care providers
• Assessed zBMI as the primary outcome measure
• Analyzed data from community-based referrals for comparative effectiveness
• Behavioral interventions led to modest reductions in zBMI among children
• Referrals to community-based interventions showed greater improvements
• Findings indicate the potential benefits of integrating community resources in primary care