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News for Healthier Living
Why Spring May Undercut Childhood Obesity Programs
 Children and adolescents in obesity treatment do not respond in exactly the same way throughout the year. A new analysis revealed that the timing of entry into a healthy lifestyle program can shape short-term progress, with participants starting in spring showing weaker improvement than those beginning in summer, autumn, or winter. The study followed nearly 400 young people and revealed that the body mass index standard deviation score decreased the most within six months. Baseline weight status, age, and season influenced the outcomes. These findings suggest that closer attention should be given to school calendars, daily routines, and long holiday breaks in childhood obesity care.
April 27, 2026
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