Past Contest Entries

Kids Gain Weight During the Summer Months

A study published in the July issue of Journal for School Health debunks the theory that schools are failing to help kids fight fat. Instead, the report reveals that kids gain the most weight during the summer months. Sarah Jane Tribble explains this research and what can be done as part of ideastream’s Be Well series.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2013

Category:

  • Public Health (large)

Affiliation:

Ideastream (WCPN 90.3 FM)

Reporter:

Sarah Jane Tribble

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