Circannual growth in Wisconsin children and adolescents: Identifying optimal periods of obesity prevention.
Jeffrey J VanWormerBurney A KiekeLawrence P HanrahanJeremy J PomeroyAlex MundyDale A SchoellerPublished in: Pediatric obesity (2019)
BMI increased most rapidly in late summer. This growth persisted through autumn in adolescents who were larger, suggesting weight management support may be beneficial for kids who are overweight at the start of the school year.