Obesity prevention interventions for middle school-age children of ethnic minority: a review of the literature.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe the current literature on interventions to reduce obesity in middle school-age children of ethnic minority.


METHODS
A systematic review of the literature was conducted.


RESULTS
A total of eight studies matched the inclusion criteria. Findings support personal, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to obesity in children, yet results for ethnic minorities were inconclusive.


CONCLUSIONS
Obesity research suggests that there is merit in addressing specific factors. This review highlights the absence of prevention interventions for middle school-age children, particularly of ethnic decent.
Stevens
Carol J
CJ
College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. carol.stevens@asu.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American; D002648:Child; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009765:Obesity / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012944:Social Support