Allison J. Nihiser

TL;DR: Results suggest physical activity is either positively related to academic performance or that there is not a demonstrated relationship between physical activity and academic performance.

TL;DR: Children’s total fruit intake increased because of increases in whole fruit consumption, but total vegetable intake remained unchanged, and increased attention to the policies and food environments in multiple settings, including schools, early care and education, and homes might help continue the progress in fruit intake and improve vegetable intake.

TL;DR: Based on the available information, BMI screening meets some but not all of the criteria established by the American Academy of Pediatrics for determining whether screening for specific health conditions should be implemented in schools.

TL;DR: Schools initiating BMI-measurement programs should adhere to safeguards to minimize potential harms and maximize benefits, establish a safe and supportive environment for students of all body sizes, and implement science-based strategies to promote physical activity and healthy eating.

TL;DR: Researchers and practitioners may use this review as they set priorities and promote integration across settings and to find research- and practice-tested intervention examples that can be replicated in their communities for childhood obesity prevention.