Meta-analysis of the effect of family-based exercise intervention on overweight and obesity in preschool children

LI Wang; CHEN Peiyou; WU Zhijian; YE Wei

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0504

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (2) : 214-220. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0504

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Meta-analysis of the effect of family-based exercise intervention on overweight and obesity in preschool children

LI Wang, CHEN Peiyou, WU Zhijian, YE Wei

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Objective To explore the effect of family-based intervention on the body shape, dietary pattern, physical activity and sleep of preschool children with overweight and obesity, in order to provide refernec for obesity intervention. Methods A literature search was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and CNKI up to July 20th, 2022, to collect articles on the impact of family-based interventions on overweight and obesity in preschool children. Data analysis was performed using STATA 14.0. Results A total of 24 articles were included, with 12 articles rated as high-quality(Grade A) and 12 as moderate-quality(Grade B). Meta-analysis results showed that after family-based interventions, there were significant decreases in body mass index(BMI)(WMD=-0.193), BMI-Z score(WMD=-0.241), BMI percentile(WMD=-1.258), weight(WMD=-0.639), energy intake(WMD=-139.266), fat intake(WMD=-1.170), saturated fat intake(WMD=-0.324), sugary beverage consumption(WMD=-1.313), television viewing time(WMD=-0.111), and sedentary behavior time(SMD=-1.491) among preschool children(P<0.05). Additionally, there were significant increases in fruit and vegetable intake (WMD=0.592) and fruit intake (WMD=1.052)(P<0.05). Conclusion Family-based interventions were effective in reducing BMI, BMI-Z score, BMI%, and body weight, improving dietary patterns, and reducing screen time and sedentary time in preschool overweight and obese children.

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family / preschool children / overweight and obesity / joint intervention / Meta-analysis

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LI Wang, CHEN Peiyou, WU Zhijian, YE Wei. Meta-analysis of the effect of family-based exercise intervention on overweight and obesity in preschool children[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2025, 33(2): 214-220 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0504

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