Body Mass Effects of a Physical Activity and Healthy Food Intervention in Middle Schools

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a 2‐year middle school physical activity and healthy food intervention, including an environmental and computer‐tailored component on BMI and BMI z‐score in boys and girls.

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