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Implementing Physical Exercise Programs to Reduce Overweight and Obesity among Schoolchildren in Vinh, Vietnam

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: To determine if targeted exercise could reduce overweight and obesity in schoolchildren, a 12-week study was conducted with 60 randomly assigned participants. One group (n=30) received an enhanced exercise intervention, consisting of two extra athletic training sessions per week in addition to their regular physical education. The control group (n=30) continued with the standard curriculum and twice-weekly physical education. Key measurements, including height, weight, waist circumference, body fat, and BMI, were taken as outcome measures. After 12 weeks, the exercise group showed significant improvements in all measured outcomes (p<0.05), indicating the program's success in combating overweight and obesity.

Source: Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education

DOI: 10.36348/jaspe.2025.v08i05.001

Author: Hung ManHung Manh Nguyenh Nguyen

Institution: Vinh University

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411745040