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 to understand PA patterns, opportunities, and barriers for the major race/ethnic subgroups to inform possible solutions tailored to these subgroups.
Download our lay summaries on “Are adolescents less physically active in the summer?” as well as “Recommended actions to increase physical activity of diverse and disadvantaged adolescents in the summer” to find out more about this study!
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This infographic highlights how communities might help teens to be more active in the summer.
We encourage you to download and share the infographic with your community partners and networks.
