The Effects of Physical Activity Programs with Nutritional Supplementation in Children Until 12 Years Old Recruited from Schools: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
This systematic review shows that combined physical activity and nutritional supplementation improve health in children, indicating the need for school-based programs.
Key Points
Combined interventions yielded greater health benefits than single approaches in children, enhancing bone health and body composition.
Thirteen randomized controlled trials involving 3967 children demonstrated about 2-3% increases in bone mineral content with nutritional supplementation.
Methodological quality of included studies ranged from fair to good, ensuring reliable evidence for the effectiveness of school programs.
These findings support that brief, targeted interventions can feasibly be implemented in schools to promote child health and development.
Cite This Study
Rico-González et al. (2025) studied this question.