2021
DOI: 10.1111/josh.13087
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Disparities in Local Wellness Policies Implementation Across Maryland Schools

Abstract: BACKGROUND: School-level implementation of district-level local wellness policies (LWPs) is needed to create school environments that promote nutrition and physical activity (PA). Disparities in classroom-specific LWPs implementation were examined. METHODS:An administrator survey (N = 756 schools; 24/24 districts) included 6 classrooms LWP best-practice items (fully/not fully implemented: restricting food celebrations or rewards, incorporating PA breaks or integrating PA in curricula, restricting withholding o… Show more

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“…While these variables often act as effect modifiers in school‐based wellness studies, influencing the association between participation and change in student BMIz, this did not prove true in the current study. Several published analyses show that children who are historically at increased risk for obesity, 46 such as those living in rural areas or in low‐income households, 47,48 are harder to reach or benefit less significantly from school wellness initiatives than their urban 49 or high‐income 50 counterparts. The MUSC BCCW School‐based Wellness Initiative's evidence‐based, but non‐prescriptive and customizable design allows for flexibility to meet individualized needs resulting in sustained impact across a diverse population of schools.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While these variables often act as effect modifiers in school‐based wellness studies, influencing the association between participation and change in student BMIz, this did not prove true in the current study. Several published analyses show that children who are historically at increased risk for obesity, 46 such as those living in rural areas or in low‐income households, 47,48 are harder to reach or benefit less significantly from school wellness initiatives than their urban 49 or high‐income 50 counterparts. The MUSC BCCW School‐based Wellness Initiative's evidence‐based, but non‐prescriptive and customizable design allows for flexibility to meet individualized needs resulting in sustained impact across a diverse population of schools.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%