2019
DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12572
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Circannual growth in Wisconsin children and adolescents: Identifying optimal periods of obesity prevention

Abstract: Summary Background Recent studies suggest kids tend to gain the most weight in summer, but schools are chastised for supporting obesogenic environments. Conclusions on circannual weight gain are hampered by infrequent body mass index (BMI) measurements, and guidance is limited on the optimal timeframe for paediatric weight interventions. Objectives This study characterized circannual trends in BMI in Wisconsin children and adolescents and identified sociodemographic differences in excess weight gain. Methods A… Show more

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“…Season and time of year are among the environmental factors that influence the growth and development of children and adolescents [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. There are seasonal variations in growth, in that height increases most in spring and least in autumn, and weight increases least in spring and most in autumn [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Season and time of year are among the environmental factors that influence the growth and development of children and adolescents [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. There are seasonal variations in growth, in that height increases most in spring and least in autumn, and weight increases least in spring and most in autumn [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%