| This study investigated the effectiveness of a school-based nutritional education program on weight and BMI changes in
obese children. Forty-nine obese girls from a secondary school were recruited and divided into intervention and control
groups. The intervention group received intensive nutritional education led by a paediatrician, while the control group
participated in regular nutritional classes. Data on weight, height, dietary habits, and healthy diet attitudes were collected at
baseline and after 4 months of follow-up. Results showed significant differences in BMI between the intervention and
control groups (p = 0.016), with no significant differences in calorie or fat intake. However, healthy eating behaviours
significantly improved in the intervention group (p < 0.001). These findings suggest that intensive nutrition education in
schools may be an effective intervention for obese children.ddd |
