Why Summer Matters to Children’s Health and Wellness
Yvette Radford and Jennifer Peck, Kaiser Permanente – Thriving Schools Blog
Published: July 11, 2013
Beyond education, summer learning programs also offer participants a healthy diet and regular exercise during months when many children become sedentary. The article speaks about the importance of promoting healthy habits year-round and how summer learning programs play a part.
Article Excerpt
While summertime is known for bringing a rise in temperatures, it’s unfortunately also become an accelerator in the childhood obesity epidemic.
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