Effect of a School-Based Water Intervention on Child Body Mass Index and Obesity
This study estimates the impact of water jets (electrically cooled, large clear jugs with a push lever for fast dispensing) on standardized body mass index, overweight, and obesity in elementary school and middle school students.
Resource Information
Date
March 1, 2016
Author
Schwartz, A., Leardo, M., Aneja, S., Elbel, B.
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Community-at-large, School
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Food Environment, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Nutrients
Language
English
Jurisdiction
International
Tags
body mass index, childhood obesity, children, chronic disease prevention, food environment, Healthy Kids Community Challenge, school, sugar, water, weight, youth