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Opportunities in the Extended Day: Approaches for Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating During Out-of-School Time.

Sarah A SliwaYuilyn A Chang ChusanChristina Dahlstrom
Published in: The Journal of school health (2023)
Organization-level policy and programmatic interventions can improve environmental supports and youth behaviors during OST programming, complementing school-day efforts to address student PA and dietary intake. To maximize their potential impact, OST programs need to be accessible to families. Administrators can consider actions to reduce participation barriers.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • human health
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality
  • risk assessment
  • medical education
  • climate change
  • weight loss
  • depressive symptoms