Healthy Summers for Kids: Turning Risk Into Opportunity

January 17, 2016

This brief highlights summer as a unique period for youth. Specifically, it draws on the latest research to point out the increased risks for obesity and food insecurity during the summer months.

The research also looks at opportunities to improve children’s health in summer. It identifies ways that communities, schools, summer programs, health practitioners, and caregivers are working to promote healthy habits, healthy eating, and increased physical activity.

Read the full report to get a snapshot of the latest research and learn about opportunities to improve children’s summer nutrition.

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