Introduction The objective of this study was to compile and summarize research examining
variations in weight gain among students during the summer in comparison to the school …

The causes of the current high prevalence of overweight and obesity among children are not
clearly known. Schools have been implicated in the causal chain to high child obesity …

Background Although the scientific community has acknowledged modest improvements
can be made to weight status and obesogenic behaviors (ie, physical activity …

Objective The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that community-based
environmental change intervention prevents undesirable weight gain in children. Method …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Income disparities in US youth in academic achievement
appear to widen during the summer because of discontinued learning among children from …

Objective To examine seasonal variation in weight gain across elementary school
(kindergarten‐5th grade) among children who are healthy weight, overweight, or obese and …

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 …

A growing body of research supports the potential importance of behavioral and social
routines for children's health promotion and obesity risk reduction. Evidence in support of …

[Purpose] Evidence suggests that adolescents gain more weight during the summer break
than they do during the school year, and that participation in the summer school program is …

Background: Several studies have found that children in the United States gain weight at a
faster rate in the summer than in the school year, but little is known about the prevalence of …