The state of the summer: a review of child summer weight gain and efforts to prevent it
LA Tanskey, J Goldberg, K Chui, A Must… - Current obesity reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Accumulating evidence shows that children in the USA gain
weight more rapidly during the summer, when school is not in session. This narrative review …
weight more rapidly during the summer, when school is not in session. This narrative review …
Children's Health, Wellbeing and Academic Outcomes over the Summer Holidays: A Scoping Review
Background: The school day provides a supportive and stimulating environment that may
protect children and adolescents (5–18 years) from behaviours that are adverse for health …
protect children and adolescents (5–18 years) from behaviours that are adverse for health …
Potential circadian and circannual rhythm contributions to the obesity epidemic in elementary school age children
Children gain weight at an accelerated rate during summer, contributing to increases in the
prevalence of overweight and obesity in elementary-school children (ie, approximately 5 to …
prevalence of overweight and obesity in elementary-school children (ie, approximately 5 to …
Rapidly increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in older Ghanaian adults from 2007-2015: Evidence from WHO-SAGE Waves 1 & 2
Background Studies on changes in the prevalence and determinants of obesity in older
adults living in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. We examined recent changes in obesity …
adults living in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. We examined recent changes in obesity …
Free Summer Programming and Body Mass Index Among Schoolchildren From Low-Income Households: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance Children experience accelerated gains in body mass index (BMI) during the
summer months when school is not in session. Children from low-income households are …
summer months when school is not in session. Children from low-income households are …
Obesity status trajectory groups among elementary school children
Background Little is known about patterns in the transition from healthy weight to overweight
or obesity during the elementary school years. This study examined whether there were …
or obesity during the elementary school years. This study examined whether there were …
Annual transition probabilities of overweight and obesity in older adults: Evidence from World Health Organization Study on global AGEing and adult health
Overweight/obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa including
Ghana. However, transition probabilities, an essential component to develop cost-effective …
Ghana. However, transition probabilities, an essential component to develop cost-effective …
Differences in elementary-age children's accelerometer-measured physical activity between school and summer: three-year findings from the What's UP (Undermining …
Background Among elementary-aged children (5-12yrs), summer vacation is associated
with accelerated gains in Body Mass Index (BMI). A key behavioral driver of BMI gain is a …
with accelerated gains in Body Mass Index (BMI). A key behavioral driver of BMI gain is a …
Predictors of weight status in school-aged children: a prospective cohort study
Abstract Background/Objectives To prospectively investigate the predictors of
overweight/obesity and of body mass index (BMI) change in schoolchildren …
overweight/obesity and of body mass index (BMI) change in schoolchildren …
Body height and mortality-mortality follow-up of four Swiss surveys
Background Adult body height is largely determined by genetics, but also by dietary factors,
which in turn depend on socioeconomic status and lifestyle. We examined the association …
which in turn depend on socioeconomic status and lifestyle. We examined the association …