The effects of physical activity and diet on reducing the body mass index in adolescent : systematic review

الملخص EN

The aim of study was to review randomized controlled trials of the long-term effectiveness of physical activity and diet in terms of effect on BMI in Adolescent.

Data for systematic review was collected via a search of databases PubMed, PMC and ScienceDirect for literature published between 2000 and 2020.

The studies showed that dietary and Physical activity behaviors are interrelated, it is suggested that Physical activity is taken into account when examining the benefits of health enhancing dietary behaviors and vice versa.

the practicing physical activity that accompanies a good diet gives very positive results.

In contrast, exercising physical activity with irregular diet has weaker results in reducing BMI.

Also, the diet alone can decrease the BMI, provided that the level of movement activity practiced during daily life is maintained, But the pace of decline in BMI will be very slow.

According to this systematic review, Professional support should be provided regarding nutrition and related matters, we should encourage adolescences to do more physical activity and equipment should be provided to help attain this goal.

Such precautions are necessary to create a healthy society, families should be educated in this matter as well.