Evaluating the Effectiveness of Biodiverse Green Schoolyards on Child BMI z-Score and Physical Metrics: A Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Biodiverse Green Schoolyards on Child BMI z-Score and Physical Metrics: A Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study

<b>Background:</b> Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue linked to poor diet, low physical activity, and limited access to supportive environments. Green schoolyards may promote physical activity and improve health outcomes. This study evaluated the impact of the Green H...

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Main Authors: Bo H. W. van Engelen, Lore Verheyen, Bjorn Winkens, Michelle Plusquin, Onno C. P. van Schayck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
childhood obesity
green schoolyards
anthropometric measures
BMI z-score
school-based intervention
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/7/944
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