Differences in elementary-age children’s accelerometer - measured physical activity between school and summer: three-year findings from the What’s UP (Undermining Prevention) with summer observational cohort study

Differences in elementary-age children’s accelerometer - measured physical activity between school and summer: three-year findings from the What’s UP (Undermining Prevention) with summer observational cohort study

Abstract 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 lack of physical activity (PA). Previous studies indicate PA decreases during summer, compared to the school year but...

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Main Authors: Michael W. Beets, Sarah Burkart, Christopher Pfledderer, Elizabeth Adams, R. Glenn Weaver, Bridget Armstrong, Keith Brazendale, Xuanxuan Zhu, Alexander McLain, Brie Turner-McGrievy, Russell Pate, Andrew Kaczynski, Amanda Fairchild, Brian Saelens, Hannah Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Accelerometry
Vacation
Children
Poverty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01637-z
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