Camp NERF: methods of a theory-based nutrition education recreation and fitness program aimed at preventing unhealthy weight gain in underserved elementary children during summer months

• Main Authors: Laura C. Hopkins (Author), Mary Fristad (Author), Jacqueline D. Goodway (Author), Ihuoma Eneli (Author), Chris Holloman (Author), Julie A. Kennel (Author), Bernadette Melnyk (Author), Carolyn Gunther (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The number of obese children in the US remains high, which is problematic due to the mental, physical, and academic effects of obesity on child health. Data indicate that school-age children, particularly underserved children, experience unhealthy gains in BMI at a rate nearly tw...