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This review evaluates the effectiveness of school-based interventions on obesity prevention among children and adolescents in Europe.

June 17, 2026NutrientsOpen Access

Are School-Based Programs Effective in Tackling Childhood Obesity in Europe? A Systematic Review

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CGCíntia Carneiro GomesNational Public Health Organization CTChristos TriantafyllouOffice of Patient Care Services JBJoão BredaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Europe

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Systematic review finds that long-term, multicomponent interventions improve obesity-related outcomes in children across Europe, suggesting effective strategies for public health.

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This review evaluates the effectiveness of school-based interventions on obesity prevention among children and adolescents in Europe.
Conducted a systematic literature review using PubMed and Scopus
Included studies must target children aged 6–18 years in European schools with a minimum duration of nine months
Assessed the effectiveness based on anthropometric and behavioural outcomes related to obesity prevention.
Of the sixteen studies, 78.6% showed significant improvements in obesity-related measures such as BMI and waist circumference
Positive outcomes were more frequent in interventions lasting at least one academic year
Quality ratings indicated seven studies as strong, six as moderate, and three as weak.

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Gomes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3239c2d50b63ecad205149 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18121916

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Systematic review finds that long-term, multicomponent interventions improve obesity-related outcomes in children across Europe, suggesting effective strategies for public health.

Are School-Based Programs Effective in Tackling Childhood Obesity in Europe? A Systematic Review

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Are School-Based Programs Effective in Tackling Childhood Obesity in Europe? A Systematic Review

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