Improving the Metabolic and Mental Health of Children with Obesity: A School-Based Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Intervention in Wuhan, China

Improving the Metabolic and Mental Health of Children with Obesity: A School-Based Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Intervention in Wuhan, China

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based nutrition education and physical activity intervention on cardiovascular risk profile and mental health outcomes among Chinese children with obesity. Two primary schools were randomly allocated to the control group (CG) and the interve...

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Main Authors:	Hong-jie Yu, Fang Li, Yong-feng Hu, Chang-feng Li, Shuai Yuan, Yong Song, Miaobing Zheng, Jie Gong, Qi-qiang He
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:	Nutrients
Subjects:	childhood obesity nutrition education physical activity intervention metabolic health mental health
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/1/194

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