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Is the transition from primary to secondary school a risk factor for energy balance-related behaviours? A systematic review.

Helga EmkeCoosje DijkstraStef KremersMai J M ChinapawTeatske Altenburg
Published in: Public health nutrition (2023)
During the transition from primary to secondary school, sedentary time and fruit and vegetable consumption tend to change unfavourably. More high-quality, longitudinal research is needed specifically on changes in energy balance-related behaviour across the school transition, especially regarding sleep behaviour. (Prospero registration: CRD42018084799).
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • high school
  • sleep quality