Differences by School Location in Summer and School Monthly Weight Change: Findings from a Nationally Representative Sample.

Ethan T HuntBridget ArmstrongBrie M Turner-McGrievyMichael W BeetsRobert Glenn Weaver

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

This is one of the first studies to examine summer weight gain by school location. Summer appears to impact children more negatively from urban schools when compared to their suburban and exurban counterparts.

Keyphrases

weight gain
physical activity
body mass index
mental health
heat stress
birth weight
young adults
high school
case control