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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and New Technology Programs on Obesity Prevention in Primary Education: A Systematic Review

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  • Lorenzo Navidad

    (Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain)

  • Rosario Padial-Ruz

    (Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain)

  • Mar Cepero González

    (Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain)

Abstract

Early acquisition of healthy lifestyle habits is crucial for good adult health. For this reason, the primary stage of education is a critical period to implement educational policies in this regard. The aim of this review is to compile the published evidence regarding school interventions at the primary stage aimed at preventing obesity, and which integrate as part of their action plan two features: an improvement in knowledge or nutrition habits and the promotion of physical activity (PA), and the use of new information and communications technologies (ICT) to do this. The method used for this review is the searching of different databases for publications that include these criteria. The results show beneficial effects of such interventions in improved eating habits and increased PA. The effect on BMI is limited, and the use of ICT can be of help at a motivational level for the maintenance and fulfilment of the health objectives. However, studies of this type in elementary school are very limited, so it would be necessary to continue researching on this line. In conclusion, this review demonstrates the suitability of carrying out mixed interventions (improved nutrition and PA) together with the use of new technologies to improve health and prevent obesity at an early age.

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  • Lorenzo Navidad & Rosario Padial-Ruz & Mar Cepero González, 2021. "Nutrition, Physical Activity, and New Technology Programs on Obesity Prevention in Primary Education: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10187-:d:644992
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    1. Alyse Davies & Yumeng Shi & Adrian Bauman & Margaret Allman-Farinelli, 2021. "Validity of New Technologies That Measure Bone-Related Dietary and Physical Activity Risk Factors in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-14, May.
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    1. Rui Matos & Diogo Monteiro & Nuno Amaro & Raul Antunes & Luís Coelho & Diogo Mendes & Víctor Arufe-Giráldez, 2021. "Parents’ and Children’s (6–12 Years Old) Physical Activity Association: A Systematic Review from 2001 to 2020," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-20, November.
    2. Wojciech Kolanowski & Katarzyna Ługowska & Joanna Trafialek, 2022. "The Impact of Physical Activity at School on Eating Behaviour and Leisure Time of Early Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-19, December.

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