Global changes in child and adolescent physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Importance Numerous physical distancing measures were implemented to mitigate the
spread of the COVID-19 virus, which could have negatively affected child and adolescent …
spread of the COVID-19 virus, which could have negatively affected child and adolescent …
Management of childhood obesity—Time to shift from generalized to personalized intervention strategies
As a major public health concern, childhood obesity is a multifaceted and multilevel
metabolic disorder influenced by genetic and behavioral aspects. While genetic risk factors …
metabolic disorder influenced by genetic and behavioral aspects. While genetic risk factors …
Physical activity, screen time and the COVID-19 school closures in Europe–An observational study in 10 countries
To date, few data on how the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions affected children's
physical activity in Europe have been published. This study examined the prevalence and …
physical activity in Europe have been published. This study examined the prevalence and …
Examining adolescents' obesogenic behaviors on structured days: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The structured days hypothesis posits that 'structured days'(ie, days with pre-
planned, segmented, and adult-supervised environments) reduce youth obesogenic …
planned, segmented, and adult-supervised environments) reduce youth obesogenic …
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on elementary schoolers' physical activity, sleep, screen time and diet: A quasi‐experimental interrupted time series study
Background COVID‐19 school closures pose a threat to children's wellbeing, but no COVID‐
19‐related studies have assessed children's behaviours over multiple years. Objective To …
19‐related studies have assessed children's behaviours over multiple years. Objective To …
Trends in screen time use among children during the COVID-19 pandemic, July 2019 through August 2021
Importance The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdowns and school closures that
may have affected screen time among children. Although restrictions were strongest early in …
may have affected screen time among children. Although restrictions were strongest early in …
Children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on weekdays versus weekend days: a multi-country analysis
Abstract Purpose The Structured Days Hypothesis (SDH) posits that children's behaviors
associated with obesity–such as physical activity–are more favorable on days that contain …
associated with obesity–such as physical activity–are more favorable on days that contain …
Later sleep timing predicts accelerated summer weight gain among elementary school children: a prospective observational study
Objectives and background Social demands of the school-year and summer environment
may affect children's sleep patterns and circadian rhythms during these periods. The current …
may affect children's sleep patterns and circadian rhythms during these periods. The current …
Time-limited eating and continuous glucose monitoring in adolescents with obesity: a pilot study
Due to its simplicity, time-limited eating (TLE) may represent a more feasible approach for
treating adolescents with obesity compared to other caloric restriction regimens. This pilot …
treating adolescents with obesity compared to other caloric restriction regimens. This pilot …
Attenuated efficacy of pediatric obesity treatment during the COVID‐19 pandemic
BM Appelhans, SA French, MA Martin, K Lui… - Obesity, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This study examined whether the efficacy of a standard‐of‐care pediatric obesity
treatment was affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Analyses leveraged data from …
treatment was affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Analyses leveraged data from …