145658 20260217205604.0 doi 10.3390/children11091093 sideral 140553 ART-2024-140553 eng Miguel-Berges, María L. Weight Status Determines the Impact of a School-Based Nutrition Education Intervention on Lifestyle Behaviors in Children 2024 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted Background/Objectives: This study investigated the impact of the FLUYE school-based intervention on children’s lifestyle behaviors, Mediterranean diet adherence, and emotional well-being in Spain. The objective was to promote healthy habits through nutrition education, physical activity, and emotional support within the school environment, with a focus on addressing the needs of both normal-weight and overweight/obese children. Methods: A total of 552 children aged 3 to 12 years participated in the study, with data collected at baseline (T0) and follow-up (T1). The intervention was designed to integrate health education into the school curriculum, emphasizing the development of personal competencies in diet, physical activity, and emotional well-being. The analysis included changes in dietary habits, screen time, physical activity, and psychosocial outcomes, with comparisons made between the normal-weight and overweight/obese groups. Results: Significant improvements were observed in water consumption and reductions in sugar-sweetened beverage intake across both weight groups. However, an increase in screen time, particularly among normal-weight children, highlighted ongoing challenges in reducing sedentary behavior. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet improved more significantly in the overweight/obese group, suggesting the program’s effectiveness in promoting healthier eating patterns among at-risk children. Emotional well-being and self-esteem also saw significant enhancements, with children reporting increased feelings of pride and positivity post-intervention. Conclusions: The FLUYE program effectively improved various aspects of children’s lifestyle behaviors, particularly in dietary habits and emotional well-being. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive, school-based interventions that address both physical and psychosocial aspects of health, especially for children at higher risk for obesity. info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es 2.1 2024 PEDIATRICS 61 / 191 = 0.319 2024 Q2 T1 0.674 2024 Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health 2024 Q2 3.8 2024 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Larruy-García, Alicia Universidad de Zaragoza De Miguel-Etayo, Pilar Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-6173-5850 Jimeno-Martinez, Andrea Torres, Antonio Moreno, Luis A. Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-0454-653X 1006 255 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería Área Enfermería 1011 615 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Microb.Ped.Radio.Sal.Pú. Área Medic.Prevent.Salud Públ. 11, 9 (2024), 1093 [14 pp.] Children (Basel) Children 2227-9067 279515 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/145658/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2724403 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/145658/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:145658 articulos driver 2026-02-17-20:46:16 ARTICLE