Do summer holidays undo the good work of school? Helping kids stay lean and fit over summer

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

As thousands of Aussie kids start summer holidays this week, there’s no doubt parents will see an increase in kids’ screen time, snack time and general relaxation. After a busy school year, it’s well-deserved, but could this change in activity have an adverse impact on their health? In a new University of South Australia study, researchers are examining changes in children’s diets and time use over the summer holidays, in a move to better understand factors that are affecting childhood obesity.

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