Abstract

OutcomeMeasures and Analysis: Trained physical education teachers used standardized protocols to measure height and weight of 3rd-5th graders in the fall and spring of the 2012 school year. Data were merged with student socio-demographic factors. Sex-and age-specific BMI percentile was calculated. Multivariate mixed linear models assessed the change in BMI percentile. Results: Youth BMI percentiles changed significantly (p<.05) from fall to spring, increasing by 0.05 for youth participating in CC for 2 years, decreasing by 1.18 for youth participating in CC for 1 year (p<0.05), and increasing by 0.54 for non-CC youth. Conclusions and Implications: Findings indicate initial exposure to CC may be helpful in reducing BMI percentile, but other factors may be involved following the first year. Additional research is necessary to determine the long-term impact of CC on BMI percentile. Funding: Piedmont Health Foundation, NIH NIGMS INBRE, Furman University.

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