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Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health

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Effectiveness of Lifestyle Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions for Childhood Obesity and Associated Comorbidities among Children from Minority Ethnic Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Category: Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health
Hits: 47
ID: 97
  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Review
  • Study Location: Multicountry

Study Title
Effectiveness of Lifestyle Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions for Childhood Obesity and Associated Comorbidities among Children from Minority Ethnic Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Principal Investigator
George Obita, Ahmad Alkhatib

Affiliation
Teesside University, UK

Start Date
Not specified

End Date
Not specified

Study Objective
To assess the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions (including nutrition and physical activity) in preventing or managing childhood obesity and associated comorbidities (such as adiposity and cardiometabolic risks) among children from minority ethnic groups in Western high-income countries.

Short Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis involved 53 studies with 26,045 children from minority ethnic groups. The interventions varied in duration, from 8 weeks to 5 years. The meta-analysis showed no significant effect on body mass index (BMI) but highlighted reductions in comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure in some interventions. Combined nutrition and physical activity approaches were most effective.

Study Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs.

Population
Children from minority ethnic groups in Western high-income countries (e.g., Hispanic, African American, Asian American).

Sample Size
26,045 participants across 53 studies

Inclusion Criteria

  • RCTs or quasi-RCTs
  • Studies with at least 60% participants from minority ethnic groups
  • Lifestyle interventions targeting childhood obesity and related comorbidities
  • Studies set in Western high-income countries

Exclusion Criteria

  • Studies not involving minority ethnic children
  • Non-intervention studies
  • Studies with different age groups or in non-Western countries

Intervention/Exposure
Physical activity (PA), nutrition, and combined lifestyle interventions (nutrition and PA)

Outcome Measures

  • Changes in BMI, body fat percentage, and BMI z-scores
  • Cardiometabolic outcomes (e.g., insulin sensitivity, blood pressure)

Funding Source
Not specified

Collaborating Institutions
Teesside University, UK

Ethics Approval
Not specified

Publication Status
Published in Nutrients (2023)

Keywords
Childhood obesity, minority ethnic groups, lifestyle interventions, physical activity, nutrition, cardiometabolic health

Data Collection Methods
Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs and quasi-experimental studies

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable

Contact Information
Ahmad Alkhatib: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.