A Scoping Review of School-Based Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions Conducted in Mexico

Nancy Rudner, Basil H. Aboul-Enein, Silvana Blanco, Teresa Keller, Elizabeth Dodge, Independent Scholar, College of Arts , Society Program, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene , Tropical Medicine, College of Professional Studies, Applied Nutrition Graduate Program, Northeastern University, School of Nursing, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, College of Professional Studies, Applied Nutrition Graduate Program, University of New England

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on April 25, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:As the Mexican economy has developed, ultra-processed, high fat, low fiber, and high sugar foods have become more prevalent. Almost one in four children in the country is overweight or obese. The Mexican government has school nutrition ...