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Healthy Kids Out of School

Using Mixed Methods to Develop Principles for Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Out-of-School Settings in the United States

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Authors

  • Sarah A Sliwa Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, USA
  • Shanti Sharma Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • William H Dietz Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts / George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
  • Peter R Dolan Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Miriam E Nelson Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Molly B Newman Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Maya Rockeymoore Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts / Global Policy Solutions, Washington DC, USA
  • Christina D Economos Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Health, Childhood Obesity, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Extracurricular Activities

Abstract

Widespread practices supporting availability of healthful foods, beverages, and physical activity in out-of-school-time (OST) settings would further obesity prevention efforts. The objective of this article was to describe principles to guide policy development in support of healthy eating and physical activity practices in out-of-school settings to promote obesity prevention.

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Published

2026-04-10

How to Cite

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Sliwa SA, Sharma S, Dietz WH, Dolan PR, Nelson ME, Newman MB, et al. Healthy Kids Out of School: Using Mixed Methods to Develop Principles for Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Out-of-School Settings in the United States. SportsMag [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 10 [cited 2026 Apr. 20];2(2):e002-12. Available from: https://www.sm.sportsmagazines.net/index.php/Sports-Magazine/article/view/12

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