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Examining the impact of a summer learning program on children’s weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness: A natural experiment

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  • Hunt, Ethan T.
  • Whitfield, Michelle L.
  • Brazendale, Keith
  • Beets, Michael W.
  • Weaver, R. Glenn

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This study examined the impact of an existing 7-week summer learning program on children’s weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF).

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  • Hunt, Ethan T. & Whitfield, Michelle L. & Brazendale, Keith & Beets, Michael W. & Weaver, R. Glenn, 2019. "Examining the impact of a summer learning program on children’s weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness: A natural experiment," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 74(C), pages 84-90.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:74:y:2019:i:c:p:84-90
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.02.009
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    1. von Klinggraeff, Lauren & Dugger, Roddrick & Brazendale, Keith & Hunt, Ethan T. & Moore, Justin B. & Turner-McGrievy, Gabrielle & Vogler, Kenneth & Beets, Michael W. & Armstrong, Bridget & Weaver, R. , 2022. "Healthy Summer Learners: An explanatory mixed methods study and process evaluation," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 92(C).

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