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School-based approaches for preventing and treating obesity.

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  • 1Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55454-1015, USA.

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
|May 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Schools can help prevent and treat childhood obesity with modest short-term success. A comprehensive model integrating health instruction, services, and community efforts is proposed for effective school-based obesity prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern.
  • Schools offer a unique setting for obesity interventions.
  • Existing research on school-based obesity prevention is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing research on school-based obesity interventions.
  • To present a comprehensive model for school-based obesity prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search from 1965 to present on school-based obesity treatment.
  • Identification of 11 controlled experimental studies.
  • Development of an integrated, multi-component model for school-based obesity prevention.

Main Results:

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  • School-based interventions show modest, short-term positive results for obesity treatment.
  • Limited research exists on primary obesity prevention in schools, with efficacy not yet established.
  • Both primary and secondary obesity interventions are relevant in school settings.

Conclusions:

  • Schools play a pivotal role in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing childhood obesity.
  • A comprehensive, integrated model encompassing eight components is proposed for school-based obesity prevention.
  • While community-wide efforts are essential, schools are uniquely positioned to address childhood obesity.