Purpose:This study aimed to provide comparative evidence on the effectiveness of various lifestyle interventions on body composition management for preschool and school-aged children.Methods:PubMed(MEDLINE),Embase,CIN...Purpose:This study aimed to provide comparative evidence on the effectiveness of various lifestyle interventions on body composition management for preschool and school-aged children.Methods:PubMed(MEDLINE),Embase,CINAHL,and Web of Science were systematically searched for this network meta-analysis.Randomized controlled studies(RCTs)that included children aged 4-12 years with no physical or mental conditions;performed at least 1 type of lifestyle intervention;reported change in body mass index(BMI),BMI z-score,or body fat percentage(BFP);and were published between January2010 and August 2023 were included.Results:The final analysis included 91 RCTs with aggregate data for 58,649 children.All interventions were categorized into single-arm approaches(physical activity,diet,and behavioral and informational support)and combined arms approaches(bicomponent and multicomponent treatment).Multicomponent treatment showed significant effectiveness on the reduction of BMI(mean deviation(MD)-0.49,95%confidence interval(95%CI):-0.88 to-0.12),BMI z-score(MD=-0.11,95%CI:-0.18 to-0.04),and BFP(MD=-1.69,95%CI:-2.97 to-0.42)compared to the usual care condition.Bicomponent treatment also significantly reduced BMI(MD=-0.28,95%CI:-0.54 to-0.04)and BMI z-score(MD=-0.07,95%CI:-0.12 to-0.02)compared to usual care.Conclusion:Interventions targeting multiple lifestyle components achieved greater reductions in children's BMI and BFP.Among single-component approaches,physical activity engagement emerged as the most effective.These findings should guide practitioners in recommending comprehensive lifestyle modifications for children.Moreover,children with higher initial BMI and body fat levels tend to exhibit more positive responses to lifestyle interventions aimed at managing obesity.展开更多
Background:High blood pressure(BP)is a major contributor to mortality and cardiovascular diseases.Despite the known benefits of exercise for reducing BP,it is crucial to identify the most effective physical activity(P...Background:High blood pressure(BP)is a major contributor to mortality and cardiovascular diseases.Despite the known benefits of exercise for reducing BP,it is crucial to identify the most effective physical activity(PA)intervention.This systematic review and network meta-analysis(NMA)aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of various PA interventions for reducing BP and to determine their hierarchy based on their impact on BP.Methods:A search of PubMed,SPORTDiscus,PsycINFO,Web of Science,CINAHL,Cochrane,and Eric databases was conducted up to December 2022 for this systematic review and NMA.Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies targeting healthy children and adolescents aged 6-12 years old were included in this study.Only studies that compared controlled and intervention groups using PA or exercise as the major influence were included.We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA)guidelines.Three independent investigators performed the literature screening,data extraction,and risk of bias assessment.We used Bayesian arm-based NMA to synthesize the data.The primary outcomes were systolic BP and diastolic BP.We calculated the mean differences(MDs)in systolic BP and diastolic BP before and after treatment.Mean treatment differences were estimated using NMA and random-effect models.Results:We synthesized 27 studies involving 15,220 children and adolescents.PA combined with nutrition and behavior change was the most effective intervention for reducing both systolic BP and diastolic BP(MD=-8.64,95%credible interval(95%CI):-11.44 to-5.84;MD=-6.75,95%CI:-10.44 to-3.11),followed by interventions with multiple components(MD=-1.39,95%CI:-1.94 to-0.84;MD=-2.54,95%CI:-4.89 to-0.29).Conclusion:Our findings suggest that PA interventions incorporating nutrition and behavior change,followed by interventions with multiple components,are most effective for reducing both systolic BP and diastolic BP in children and adolescents.展开更多
文摘Purpose:This study aimed to provide comparative evidence on the effectiveness of various lifestyle interventions on body composition management for preschool and school-aged children.Methods:PubMed(MEDLINE),Embase,CINAHL,and Web of Science were systematically searched for this network meta-analysis.Randomized controlled studies(RCTs)that included children aged 4-12 years with no physical or mental conditions;performed at least 1 type of lifestyle intervention;reported change in body mass index(BMI),BMI z-score,or body fat percentage(BFP);and were published between January2010 and August 2023 were included.Results:The final analysis included 91 RCTs with aggregate data for 58,649 children.All interventions were categorized into single-arm approaches(physical activity,diet,and behavioral and informational support)and combined arms approaches(bicomponent and multicomponent treatment).Multicomponent treatment showed significant effectiveness on the reduction of BMI(mean deviation(MD)-0.49,95%confidence interval(95%CI):-0.88 to-0.12),BMI z-score(MD=-0.11,95%CI:-0.18 to-0.04),and BFP(MD=-1.69,95%CI:-2.97 to-0.42)compared to the usual care condition.Bicomponent treatment also significantly reduced BMI(MD=-0.28,95%CI:-0.54 to-0.04)and BMI z-score(MD=-0.07,95%CI:-0.12 to-0.02)compared to usual care.Conclusion:Interventions targeting multiple lifestyle components achieved greater reductions in children's BMI and BFP.Among single-component approaches,physical activity engagement emerged as the most effective.These findings should guide practitioners in recommending comprehensive lifestyle modifications for children.Moreover,children with higher initial BMI and body fat levels tend to exhibit more positive responses to lifestyle interventions aimed at managing obesity.
文摘Background:High blood pressure(BP)is a major contributor to mortality and cardiovascular diseases.Despite the known benefits of exercise for reducing BP,it is crucial to identify the most effective physical activity(PA)intervention.This systematic review and network meta-analysis(NMA)aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of various PA interventions for reducing BP and to determine their hierarchy based on their impact on BP.Methods:A search of PubMed,SPORTDiscus,PsycINFO,Web of Science,CINAHL,Cochrane,and Eric databases was conducted up to December 2022 for this systematic review and NMA.Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies targeting healthy children and adolescents aged 6-12 years old were included in this study.Only studies that compared controlled and intervention groups using PA or exercise as the major influence were included.We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA)guidelines.Three independent investigators performed the literature screening,data extraction,and risk of bias assessment.We used Bayesian arm-based NMA to synthesize the data.The primary outcomes were systolic BP and diastolic BP.We calculated the mean differences(MDs)in systolic BP and diastolic BP before and after treatment.Mean treatment differences were estimated using NMA and random-effect models.Results:We synthesized 27 studies involving 15,220 children and adolescents.PA combined with nutrition and behavior change was the most effective intervention for reducing both systolic BP and diastolic BP(MD=-8.64,95%credible interval(95%CI):-11.44 to-5.84;MD=-6.75,95%CI:-10.44 to-3.11),followed by interventions with multiple components(MD=-1.39,95%CI:-1.94 to-0.84;MD=-2.54,95%CI:-4.89 to-0.29).Conclusion:Our findings suggest that PA interventions incorporating nutrition and behavior change,followed by interventions with multiple components,are most effective for reducing both systolic BP and diastolic BP in children and adolescents.
