Infographic: Physical Activity and Recreation in Children in Communities of Color

Public parks represent key settings for promoting physical activity among children who are least likely to be active and most likely to be overweight or obese. Describing park use patterns among different racial and ethnic groups, particularly in low-income neighborhoods, can inform planning decisions on how to meet diverse recreation …

Infographic: Youth Physical Activity in Summer Patterns and Disparities

Adolescents have lower levels of physical activity (PA) and more rapid weight gain during summertime when they are not attending school. African American and Latino youth gain more weight in the summer than do youth from other racial or ethnic groups. Given disparities in summer weight gain, it is important …