Projecting the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on childhood obesity in the United States: A microsimulation model

Projecting the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on childhood obesity in the United States: A microsimulation model

Purpose: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States led to nationwide stay-at-home orders and school closures. Declines in energy expenditure resulting from canceled physical education classes and reduced physical activity may elevate childhood obesity risk. This study est...

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Main Author: Ruopeng An
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Sport and Health Science
Subjects:
Childhood obesity
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Microsimulation
Physical activity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209525462030065X

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