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 …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Utility of Fitbit devices among children and adolescents with chronic health conditions: a sco** review
AM Kasparian, SM Badawy - Mhealth, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background While Fitbit® devices were initially intended for leisurely, consumer use, there
has been recent interest among scientific and medical communities in the prospective use of …
has been recent interest among scientific and medical communities in the prospective use of …
Changes in fitness and fatness in Australian schoolchildren during the summer holidays: fitness lost, fatness regained? A cohort study
Background Emerging evidence suggests that children's fatness increases and fitness
declines at a greater rate during the summer holiday period, compared with the school year …
declines at a greater rate during the summer holiday period, compared with the school year …
[HTML][HTML] Decreased physical activity among youth resulting from COVID-19 pandemic–related school closures: natural experimental study
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of schools and may have
inadvertently resulted in decreased physical activity for youth. Emerging evidence suggests …
inadvertently resulted in decreased physical activity for youth. Emerging evidence suggests …
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 …
Health effects of children's summer holiday programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Unfavourable changes occur in children's health behaviours and outcomes
during the summer holidays. This systematic review aimed to determine the effectiveness of …
during the summer holidays. This systematic review aimed to determine the effectiveness of …
Children's activity and diet behaviours in the summer holidays versus school year
Background Evidence shows children gain more weight during the summer holidays versus
the school year. Objectives To examine within‐child differences in activity and diet …
the school year. Objectives To examine within‐child differences in activity and diet …
Obesogenic behaviors of rural children on school and nonschool days
K Brazendale, S Rayan, D Eisenstein… - Childhood …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Background: Children living in rural areas are at increased risk of overweight and obesity
compared with their urban-dwelling counterparts. The purpose of this study was to provide …
compared with their urban-dwelling counterparts. The purpose of this study was to provide …
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 …