Predictors of initiation and persistence of unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescents
Open Access
- 1 January 2009
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Vol. 6 (1) , 72
Abstract
Unhealthy weight control behaviours (UWCB) among adolescents have significant health and weight consequences. The current longitudinal study aimed to identify personal and socio-environmental predictors of initiation or persistence of adolescent UWCB, in order to inform development of programs aimed at both preventing and stopping UWCB.Keywords
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