National Childhood Obesity Prevention Programme BE FIT 24

The project is a national, prospective, multicenter, interventional pilot project of early detection of childhood overweight and the prevention of obesity in the Czech Republic.

The aim of the project is to prepare and test innovative tools for optimization of health parameters in childhood, including the preparation of a general health prevention program for obesity as one of the main predeterminants of negative health development in the child population. The primary measurable clinical goal of the project is a 5% reduction in Body mass index (BMI) in children after completing the one-year program.

The project will engage approximately 1,000 overweight children aged 6-11 years in an innovative, gamified experience promoting a healthy lifestyle. Each child will receive a fitness bracelet to monitor their physical activity, while a fun, interactive mobile app will motivate them through challenges and games to maintain a balanced energy level. Additionally, the whole family will benefit from educational resources on a web portal, encouraging a playful and supportive approach to adopting healthier habits together.

The project is supported by the European Social Fund (Operational Program Employment plus) and the state budget of the Czech Republic and is registered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic under ID: CZ.03.02.02/00/22_005/0003842.

Study is conducted at approximately 100 sites across Czechia. For a complete list of study sites, please contact the overall study coordinator.

Inclusion criteria

• Age: 6-11 years
• BMI: Between the 90th and 97th percentile
• Signed consent to participate in the project and GDPR

Exclusion criteria

• Children with a BMI between the 90th and 97th percentile with an associated chronic disease requiring continuous pharmacological treatment