Afterschool program participation and the development of child obesity and peer acceptance

Author(s): Mahoney, Joseph L.; Lord, Heather; Carryl, Erica;
Date Issued: 2005
Publisher(s): Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Description: A longitudinal study of the relationship between after school program participation and the obesity and peer acceptance of early elementary school children
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Funder(s): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.) ; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.)
Journal Title: Applied Developmental Science
Volume Number: 9
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 202-215
Topics: Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Out-Of-School Time

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > School Age
Country: United States
ISSN: 1088-8691 Paper
1532-480X Electronic
Peer Reviewed: yes
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