Impact of the COVID ‐19 pandemic on elementary schoolers' physical activity, sleep, screen time and diet: A quasi‐experimental interrupted time series study

ConclusionsCompared to pre-pandemic measures, children's PA, sedentary behaviour, sleep, screen time, and diet were adversely altered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This may ultimately exacerbate childhood obesity.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - August 19, 2021 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Sarah Burkart, Hannah Parker, R. Glenn Weaver, Michael W. Beets, Alexis Jones, Elizabeth L. Adams, Jean ‐Philippe Chaput, Bridget Armstrong Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research