Effective strategies for body mass index reduction in school-aged children. A review of the literature

Childhood obesity is a severe disease that can lead to many serious health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and psychological disorders.It is a meta-analysis that evaluates strategies to reduce Body Mass Index (BMI) in school-aged children, focusing physical activity, dietary interventions, and supportive environmental influences.The analysis examines data from 22 studies to assess the effectiveness of individual and combined interventions.Findings reveal that school-based programs incorporating 60 minutes of moderate-tovigorous physical activity (MVPA) and nutritional education are particularly effective.Programs that also involve family participation show enhanced and sustained BMI reduction.Park access and safe walking paths make the interventions more effective.This review indicates that combining physical activity, healthy eating, and implementing environmental changes is vital to reducing BMI in children.The holistic interventions programs targeting physical, dietary, and ecological aspects have proven effects of preventing childhood obesity.