Evaluation of school-based interventions including homework to promote healthy lifestyles: a systematic review with meta-analysis

ConclusionSchool-based interventions including homework and extracurricular activities were shown to improve nutritional behaviour, step counts, and LPA. Despite some statistically significant results, the effects of BMI and waist circumference are still unclear. Further studies are needed to demonstrate that these intervention s can represent an effective strategy for obesity prevention.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research