School-Based Interventions on Childhood Obesity

Obesity in children and young people: a crisis in public health

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Reducing Children's Television Viewing to Prevent Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Robinson, T. N. (1999) · JAMA · doi:10.1001/jama.282.16.1561 · Cited by 1,838

Reducing Obesity via a School-Based Interdisciplinary Intervention Among Youth

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Universities and tobacco money

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Preventing childhood obesity by reducing consumption of carbonated drinks: cluster randomised controlled trial

James, J., Thomas, P., Cavan, D., & Kerr, D. (2004) · BMJ · doi:10.1136/bmj.38077.458438.ee · Cited by 827

The prevention of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: a review of interventions and programmes

Doak, C. M., Visscher, T. L. S., Renders, C. M., & Seidell, J. C. (2006) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/j.1467-789x.2006.00234.x · Cited by 691

Pathways: a school-based, randomized controlled trial for the prevention of obesity in American Indian schoolchildren.

Caballero, B., Clay, T., Davis, S., Ethelbah, B., Rock, B. H., Lohman, T., Norman, J. E., Story, M., Stone, E., Stephenson, L., et al. (2003) · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.1093/ajcn/78.5.1030 · Cited by 673

Prevalence and trends in overweight and obesity in three cross sectional studies of British children, 1974-94

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Change in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among young Australians, 1969–1997

Booth, M. L., Chey, T., Wake, M. A., Norton, K. I., Hesketh, K. D., Dollman, J., & Robertson, I. (2003) · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.1093/ajcn/77.1.29 · Cited by 439

Impact of a School-Based Interdisciplinary Intervention on Diet and Physical Activity Among Urban Primary School Children

Gortmaker, S. L., Cheung, L. W. Y., Peterson, K. E., Chomitz, G., Cradle, J. H., Dart, H., Fox, M. K., Bullock, R. B., Sobol, A. M., Colditz, G. A., et al. (1999) · Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine · doi:10.1001/archpedi.153.9.975 · Cited by 386

Actions and accountability to accelerate the world's progress on nutrition

Fritschel, H., Carter, T., Whitehead, J. W., & Marble, A. P. (2014) · Cited by 43

Sedentary Behavior and Lack of Physical Activity among Children in Indonesia

Hanifah, L., Nasrulloh, N., & Sufyan, D. L. (2023) · Children · doi:10.3390/children10081283 · Cited by 124

Evidence base for primary prevention of obesity in children and adolescents

Hillier-Brown, F. C., Pedley, C., & Summerbell, C. (2011) · Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz · doi:10.1007/s00103-010-1227-4 · Cited by 44

Gesundheit im Kontext von Bildung und Erziehung – Entwicklung, Umsetzung und Herausforderungen der schulischen Gesundheitsförderung in Deutschland

Dadaczynski, K., Paulus, P., Nieskens, B., & Hundeloh, H. (2015) · Zeitschrift für Bildungsforschung · doi:10.1007/s35834-015-0122-3 · Cited by 42

Evaluation of the Living 4 Life project: a youth‐led, school‐based obesity prevention study

Utter, J., Scragg, R. K. R., Robinson, E., Warbrick, J., Faeamani, G., Foroughian, S., Dewes, O., Moodie, M., & Swinburn, B. A. (2011) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/j.1467-789x.2011.00905.x · Cited by 41

Environmental components of childhood obesity prevention interventions: an overview of systematic reviews

Cauchi, D., Glonti, K., Petticrew, M. P., & Knai, C. (2016) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/obr.12441 · Cited by 44

Effectiveness of interventions to promote healthy weight in general populations of children and adults: a meta-analysis

Luckner, H., Moss, J. R., & Gericke, C. A. (2011) · European Journal of Public Health · doi:10.1093/eurpub/ckr141 · Cited by 41

Economic incentives and nutritional behavior of children in the school setting: A systematic review

Jensen, J. D., Hartmann, H., de Mul, A., Schuit, A. J., & Brug, J. (2011) · Nutrition Reviews · doi:10.1111/j.1753-4887.2011.00422.x · Cited by 40

Obesity in children and adolescents

Seo, J. W. (2009) · Korean Journal of Pediatrics · doi:10.3345/kjp.2009.52.12.1311 · Cited by 39

Overweight and Obesity in Portuguese Children: Prevalence and Correlates

Gomes, T. N., Katzmarzyk, P. T., dos Santos, F., de Souza, M. C., Pereira, S., & Maia, J. A. R. (2014) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph111111398 · Cited by 42

School Nurses’ Experiences With Motivational Interviewing for Preventing Childhood Obesity

Bonde, A. H., Bentsen, P., & Hindhede, A. L. (2014) · The Journal of School Nursing · doi:10.1177/1059840514521240 · Cited by 38

Developing parent involvement in a school-based child obesity prevention intervention: a qualitative study and process evaluation

Kipping, R., Jago, R., & Lawlor, D. A. (2011) · Journal of Public Health · doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdr076 · Cited by 38

A systematic review to determine the effectiveness of interventions designed to prevent overweight and obesity in pre-adolescent girls

Kesten, J. M., Griffiths, P. L., & Cameron, N. (2011) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/j.1467-789x.2011.00919.x · Cited by 37

Protocol of a Randomized Cluster Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of the MOVI-2 Program on Overweight Prevention in Schoolchildren

Martínez‐Vizcaíno, V., Sánchez‐López, M., Salcedo‐Aguilar, F., Notario‐Pacheco, B., Solera-Martínez, M., Martínez, P. M., Morales, P. F., López-Martínez, S., & Rodríguez-Artalejo, F. (2012) · Revista Española de Cardiología (English Edition) · doi:10.1016/j.rec.2011.12.009 · Cited by 36

A randomized controlled trial on a multicomponent intervention for overweight school-aged children – Copenhagen, Denmark

Harder-Lauridsen, N. M., Birk, N. M., Ried‐Larsen, M., Juul, A., Andersen, L. B., Pedersen, B. K., & Krogh‐Madsen, R. (2014) · BMC Pediatrics · doi:10.1186/1471-2431-14-273 · Cited by 36

School‐Based Health Centers in the United States: Roots, Reality, and Potential

Dunfee, M. (2020) · Journal of School Health · doi:10.1111/josh.12914 · Cited by 35

Nurse-led interventions in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in infants, children and adolescents: A scoping review

Cheng, H., George, C., Dunham, M., Whitehead, L., & Denney‐Wilson, E. (2021) · International Journal of Nursing Studies · doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104008 · Cited by 37

The Effects of Physical Activity and Diet Interventions on Body Mass Index in Latin American Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Godoy-Cumillaf, A. E. R., Fuentes-Merino, P., Díaz-González, A., Díaz, J. J., Martínez‐Vizcaíno, V., Álvarez‐Bueno, C., & Cavero‐Redondo, I. (2020) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu12051378 · Cited by 36

Public health interventions against childhood obesity in China

Yuan, C., Dong, Y., Chen, H., Ma, L., Jia, L., Luo, J., Liu, Q., Hu, Y., Ma, J., & Song, Y. (2024) · The Lancet Public Health · doi:10.1016/s2468-2667(24)00245-7 · Cited by 34

Stand-Biased Versus Seated Classrooms and Childhood Obesity: A Randomized Experiment in Texas

Wendel, M. L., Benden, M. E., Zhao, H., & Jeffrey, C. E. (2016) · American Journal of Public Health · doi:10.2105/ajph.2016.303323 · Cited by 31

Adolescents’ Responses to a School-Based Prevention Program Promoting Healthy Eating at School

Hermans, R. C. J., de Bruin, H., Larsen, J. K., Mensink, F., & Hoek, A. C. (2017) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2017.00309 · Cited by 31

Testing the Role of Narrative and Gain-Loss Framing in Messages to Promote Sleep Hygiene among High School Students

Robbins, R., & Niederdeppe, J. (2019) · Journal of Health Communication · doi:10.1080/10810730.2019.1581305 · Cited by 33

Elementary School–Based Obesity Intervention Using an Educational Curriculum

Lynch, B. A., Gentile, N. E., Maxson, J. A., Quigg, S. M., Swenson, L., & Kaufman, T. K. (2016) · Journal of Primary Care & Community Health · doi:10.1177/2150131916644888 · Cited by 33

Active Commuting to Elementary School and Adiposity: An Observational Study

Mendoza, J. A., & Liu, Y. (2014) · Childhood Obesity · doi:10.1089/chi.2013.0133 · Cited by 30

Explaining Disparities in Youth Aerobic Fitness and Body Mass Index: Relative Impact of Socioeconomic and Minority Status

Bai, Y., Saint‐Maurice, P. F., Welk, G. J., Allums‐Featherston, K., & Candelaria, N. G. (2016) · Journal of School Health · doi:10.1111/josh.12434 · Cited by 30

Childhood obesity in developing countries

Low, L. C. K. (2010) · World Journal of Pediatrics · doi:10.1007/s12519-010-0217-9 · Cited by 30

Promotion of healthy nutrition among students participating in a school food aid program: a randomized trial

Zota, D., Dalma, A., Petralias, A., Lykou, A., Kastorini, C.-M., Yannakoulia, M., Karnaki, P., Belogianni, K., Veloudaki, A., Riza, E., et al. (2016) · International Journal of Public Health · doi:10.1007/s00038-016-0813-0 · Cited by 31

The Use of Wearable Technologies in the Assessment of Physical Activity in Preschool- and School-Age Youth: Systematic Review

Sousa, A. C., Ferrinho, S. N., & Travassos, B. F. R. (2023) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph20043402 · Cited by 63

A pilot evaluation of appetite‐awareness training in the treatment of childhood overweight and obesity: A preliminary investigation

Bloom, T., Sharpe, L., Mullan, B. A., & Zucker, N. L. (2012) · International Journal of Eating Disorders · doi:10.1002/eat.22041 · Cited by 29

Combined Influence of Lifestyle Risk Factors on Body Fat in Spanish Adolescents – the AVENA Study

Martínez‐Gómez, D., Moreno, L. A., Romeo, J., Rey-López, P., Castillo, R., Cabero, M. J., Vicente‐Rodríguez, G., Gutiérrez, Á., & Veiga, Ó. L. (2011) · Obesity Facts · doi:10.1159/000327686 · Cited by 29

Implementation and Evaluation of the HEROES Initiative

King, M. H., Lederer, A. M., Sovinski, D., Knoblock, H., Meade, R., Seo, D., & Kim, N. (2013) · Health Promotion Practice · doi:10.1177/1524839913512835 · Cited by 28

School health education programs in Crete: Evaluation of behavioural and health indices a decade after initiation

Hatzis, C., Papandreou, C., & Kafatos, A. G. (2010) · Preventive Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.05.015 · Cited by 28

School-based interventions for the treatment of childhood obesity: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of cluster randomised controlled trials

Ho, T. J. H., Cheng, L. J., & Lau, Y. (2021) · Public Health Nutrition · doi:10.1017/s1368980021001117 · Cited by 34

Preventing weight-related problems among adolescent girls: A cluster randomized trial comparing the Brazilian ‘New Moves’ program versus observation

Dunker, K. L. L., & Claudino, A. M. (2017) · Obesity Research & Clinical Practice · doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2017.07.004 · Cited by 28

The impact of active stakeholder involvement on recruitment, retention and engagement of schools, children and their families in the cluster randomised controlled trial of the Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP): a school-based intervention to prevent obesity

Lloyd, J., McHugh, C., Minton, J. A. L., Eke, H., & Wyatt, K. M. (2017) · Trials · doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2122-1 · Cited by 33

Integrating mindfulness training in school health education to promote healthy behaviors in adolescents: Feasibility and preliminary effects on exercise and dietary habits

Salmoirago‐Blotcher, E., Druker, S. K., Frisard, C., DUNSIGER, S. I., Crawford, S. L., Meleo-Meyer, F., Bock, B. C., & Pbert, L. A. (2018) · Preventive Medicine Reports · doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.01.009 · Cited by 29

Is School Gardening Combined with Physical Activity Intervention Effective for Improving Childhood Obesity? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Qi, Y., Hamzah, S. H., Gu, E., Wang, H., Xi, Y., Sun, M., Rong, S., & Lin, Q. (2021) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu13082605 · Cited by 26

Outcomes of a 1‐year randomized controlled trial to evaluate a behavioral ‘stepped‐down’ weight loss intervention for adolescent patients with obesity

Norman, G. J., Huang, J. S., Davila, E. P., Kolodziejczyk, J. K., Carlson, J., Covin, J. R., Gootschalk, M., & Patrick, K. (2015) · Pediatric Obesity · doi:10.1111/ijpo.12013 · Cited by 25

Health state preferences associated with weight status in children and adolescents

Belfort, M. B., Zupancic, J. A. F., Riera, K. M., Turner, J. H., & Prosser, L. A. (2011) · BMC Pediatrics · doi:10.1186/1471-2431-11-12 · Cited by 25

A youth mentor-led nutritional intervention in urban recreation centers: a promising strategy for childhood obesity prevention in low-income neighborhoods

Sato, P. D. M., Steeves, E. A., Carnell, S., Cheskin, L. J., Trude, A. C. B., Ruggiero, C. F., Ruiz, M. J. M., & Gittelsohn, J. (2016) · Health Education Research · doi:10.1093/her/cyw011 · Cited by 27

Sport-based physical activity intervention on body weight in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis

Kim, K., Ok, G., Jeon, S., Kang, M., & Lee, S. (2016) · Journal of Sports Sciences · doi:10.1080/02640414.2016.1166389 · Cited by 26

The Longitudinal Impact of NFL PLAY 60 Programming on Youth Aerobic Capacity and BMI

Bai, Y., Saint‐Maurice, P. F., Welk, G. J., Russell, D. W., Allums‐Featherston, K., & Candelaria, N. G. (2016) · American Journal of Preventive Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2016.10.009 · Cited by 24

Translating the neuroscience of physical activity to education

Gearin, B., & Fien, H. (2016) · Trends in Neuroscience and Education · doi:10.1016/j.tine.2016.02.001 · Cited by 29

Implementation of a School-based Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents

Whittemore, R., Chao, A. M., Jang, M., Jeon, S., Liptak, T., Popick, R., & Grey, M. J. (2013) · Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2013.03.012 · Cited by 24

Micro-level economic factors and incentives in Children’s energy balance related behaviours - findings from the ENERGY European cross-section questionnaire survey

Jensen, J. D., Bere, E. T., Bourdeaudhuij, I. D., Jan, N., Maes, L., Μanios, Y., Martens, M. K., Molnár, D., Moreno, L. A., Singh, A. S., et al. (2012) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-136 · Cited by 24

Obesidade em adolescentes e as políticas públicas de nutrição

Freitas, L. K. P. E., Júnior, A. T. D. C., Knackfuss, M. I., & de Medeiros, H. J. (2014) · Ciência & Saúde Coletiva · doi:10.1590/1413-81232014196.12382013 · Cited by 24

RE‐AIM Analysis of a School‐Based Nutrition Education Intervention in Kindergarteners

Larsen, A. L., Liao, Y., Alberts, J., Huh, J., Robertson, T., & Dunton, G. F. (2016) · Journal of School Health · doi:10.1111/josh.12466 · Cited by 24

Assessment tools of energy balance‐related behaviours used in European obesity prevention strategies: review of studies during preschool

Mouratidou, T., Mesana, M. I., Μanios, Y., Koletzko, B. V., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Bourdeaudhuij, I. D., Socha, P., Iotova, V., Moreno, L. A., & ToyBox‐study group (2012) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/j.1467-789x.2011.00958.x · Cited by 23

Effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Exercise in Physical Education Class on Health-Related Fitness in Female Children

Sinđić, M., Mačak, D., Todorović, N., Purda, B., & Batez, M. (2021) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare9030312 · Cited by 22

The impact of social support on students' mental health: A new perspective based on fine art majors

Wei, P. (2022) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.994157 · Cited by 36

Impact of 20 Week Lifestyle Intervention Package on Anthropometric Biochemical and Behavioral Characteristics of Schoolchildren in North India

Thakur, J. S., Bharti, B., Tripathy, J. P., Dhawan, V., & Bhansali, A. (2016) · Journal of Tropical Pediatrics · doi:10.1093/tropej/fmw020 · Cited by 23

Early in the Life Course: Time for Obesity Prevention

Hawkins, S. S., Oken, E., & Gillman, M. W. (2017) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-47143-3_9 · Cited by 24

A clustered randomized controlled trial to determine impacts of the Harvest of the Month program

LaChausse, R. G. (2017) · Health Education Research · doi:10.1093/her/cyx056 · Cited by 22

The Effects of Teacher Fidelity of Implementation of Pathways to Health on Student Outcomes

Little, M. A., Riggs, N. R., Shin, H.-S., Tate, E. B., & Pentz, M. A. (2013) · Evaluation & the Health Professions · doi:10.1177/0163278713489879 · Cited by 27

The effectiveness of school-based interventions to reduce problematic digital technology use and screen time: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Žmavc, M., Horvat, J., Židan, M., & Selak, Š. (2025) · Journal of Behavioral Addictions · doi:10.1556/2006.2025.00043 · Cited by 38

Evaluation of an Individualized Counseling Approach as Part of a Multicomponent School-Based Program to Prevent Weight-Related Problems among Adolescent Girls

Flattum, C. F., Friend, S. E., Story, M. T., & Neumark‐Sztainer, D. (2011) · Journal of the American Dietetic Association · doi:10.1016/j.jada.2011.05.008 · Cited by 22

Achieving Long-Term Weight Maintenance in Mexican-American Adolescents With a School-Based Intervention

Johnston, C. A., Moreno, J. P., Gallagher, M. R., Wang, J., Παπαϊωάννου, Μ. Α., Tyler, C., & Foreyt, J. P. (2013) · Journal of Adolescent Health · doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.04.001 · Cited by 21

The diamond level health promoting schools (DLHPS) program for reduced child obesity in Thailand: lessons learned from interviews and focus groups.

Phaitrakoon, J., Powwattana, A., Lagampan, S., & Klaewkla, J. (2014) · PubMed · doi:10.6133/apjcn.2014.23.2.17 · Cited by 20

Effect of a Park-Based After-School Program on Participant Obesity-Related Health Outcomes

Messiah, S. E., Diego, A., Kardys, J., Kirwin, K., Hanson, E. W., Nottage, R., Ramirez, S., & Arheart, K. L. (2014) · American Journal of Health Promotion · doi:10.4278/ajhp.120705-quan-327 · Cited by 20

Which school-based interventions work better to combat obesity in children? A network meta-analysis

Nikooyeh, B., Yari, Z., Hariri, Z., Baghdadi, G., Yazdani, H., Motlagh, M. E., & Neyestani, T. R. (2025) · Systematic Reviews · doi:10.1186/s13643-025-02871-7 · Cited by 31

Design and methods for “Commit to Get Fit” — A pilot study of a school-based mindfulness intervention to promote healthy diet and physical activity among adolescents

Salmoirago‐Blotcher, E., Druker, S., Meyer, F., Bock, B. C., Crawford, S. L., & Pbert, L. A. (2015) · Contemporary Clinical Trials · doi:10.1016/j.cct.2015.02.004 · Cited by 21

Longitudinal 2-Year Follow-up on the Effect of a Non-Randomised School-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Reducing Overweight and Obesity of Czech Children Aged 10–12 Years

Sigmund, E., & Sigmundová, D. (2013) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph10083667 · Cited by 19

Effective Weight Loss for Children: A Meta‐analysis of Intervention Studies 2002–2015

Snethen, J., Broome, M. E., Treisman, P. E., Castro, E., & Kelber, S. T. (2016) · Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing · doi:10.1111/wvn.12156 · Cited by 19

Long-Term Dietary and Physical Activity Interventions in the School Setting and Their Effects on BMI in Children Aged 6–12 Years: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials

Cerrato-Carretero, P., Roncero‐Martín, R., Pedrera‐Zamorano, J. D., López‐Espuela, F., Puerto-Parejo, L. M., Sánchez-Fernández, A., Canal-Macías, M. L., Morán, J. M., & García, J. M. L. (2021) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare9040396 · Cited by 20

A Process Evaluation of a Social Cognitive Theory–Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Intervention

Branscum, P., Sharma, M., Wang, L. L., Wilson, B. J., & Rojas‐Guyler, L. (2012) · Health Promotion Practice · doi:10.1177/1524839912437790 · Cited by 19

Nutrition Curriculum Training and Implementation Improves Teachers’ Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, and Outcome Expectations

Kaschalk, E., Fly, A. D., Foland, E., Dickinson, S., & Chen, X. (2021) · Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.011 · Cited by 18

A repeat cross-sectional study examining the equitable impact of nutritional standards for school lunches in England in 2008 on the diets of 4-7y olds across the socio-economic spectrum

Spence, S., Matthews, J. N. S., White, M. J., & Adamson, A. (2014) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-014-0128-6 · Cited by 18

Making a Difference in Migrant Summer School: Testing a Healthy Weight Intervention

Kilanowski, J. F., & Gordon, N. H. (2015) · Public Health Nursing · doi:10.1111/phn.12175 · Cited by 20

MOTOR SKILLS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OUTCOMES FROM A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION IN SHORT BREAKS ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN CONDUCTED BY THEIR EDUCATORS: A PILOT STUDY.

Monsalves‐Álvarez, M., Castro‐Sepúlveda, M., Zapata‐Lamana, R., Rosales‐Soto, G., & Salazar, G. (2015) · PubMed · doi:10.3305/nh.2015.32.4.9514 · Cited by 18

Preventing obesity in primary schoolchildren

van Sluijs, E. M. F., & McMinn, A. M. (2010) · BMJ · doi:10.1136/bmj.c819 · Cited by 18

Nutrition and physical activity related school environment/policy factors and child obesity in China: a nationally representative study of 8573 students in 110 middle schools

Li, M., Xue, H., Wen, L. M., Wang, W., & Wang, Y. (2016) · Pediatric Obesity · doi:10.1111/ijpo.12169 · Cited by 17

School-related physical activity, lifestyle and obesity in children

Sigmund, E., & Sigmundová, D. (2014) · doi:10.5507/ftk.14.24439266 · Cited by 18

School-based intervention to promote eating daily and healthy breakfast: A survey and a case–control study

Eilat-Adar, S., Koren‐Morag, N., Siman-Tov, M., Livne, I., & Altmen, H. (2010) · European Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.247 · Cited by 17

Internet Based Obesity Prevention Program for Thai School Children- A Randomized Control Trial

Rerksuppaphol, L. (2017) · JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH · doi:10.7860/jcdr/2017/21423.9368 · Cited by 18

Obesity as a Main Threat to Future Improvements in Population Health: Policy Opportunities and Challenges

Mehta, N. K. (2023) · Milbank Quarterly · doi:10.1111/1468-0009.12635 · Cited by 18

The Effects of a Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Adolescents: Findings of a Decade Follow-Up

Amiri, P., Jalali‐Farahani, S., Masihay‐Akbar, H., Cheraghi, L., Khalili, D., Momenan, A., Mirmiran, P., Ghanbarian, A., Hedayati, M., Hosseini‐Esfahani, F., et al. (2018) · Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders · doi:10.1089/met.2017.0055 · Cited by 15

Wealthy But Unhealthy: Overweight and Obesity in Asia and the Pacific: Trends, Costs, and Policies for Better Health

Helble, M. C., & Sato, A. (2018) · Cited by 16

Efectividad de una intervención escolar contra la obesidad

Solís, D. P., Díaz, J. J., Caro, F. Á., Tomás, I. S., Menéndez, E. S., & Galán, I. R. (2014) · Anales de Pediatría · doi:10.1016/j.anpedi.2014.08.010 · Cited by 16

Limitations of studies on school-based nutrition education interventions for obesity in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kong, K., Liu, J., & Tao, Y. (2016) · PubMed · doi:10.6133/apjcn.092015.19 · Cited by 15

Effectiveness of a Kindergarten-Based Intervention for Preventing Childhood Obesity

Hu, Y., He, J., Liu, F.-H., Li, W., Lu, J., Xing, Y., Lin, S., Liu, X., Bartington, S., Feng, Q., et al. (2017) · PEDIATRICS · doi:10.1542/peds.2017-1221 · Cited by 16

Effect of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program, a Multicomponent, School-Based Nutrition Intervention, on Physical Activity Intensity

Fetter, D. S., Scherr, R. E., Linnell, J. D., Dharmar, M., Schaefer, S. E., & Zidenberg‐Cherr, S. (2018) · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · doi:10.1080/07315724.2018.1436477 · Cited by 15

Too cool for farm to school? Analyzing the determinants of farm to school programming continuation

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