Predictors of initiation and persistence of unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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 o...

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Main Authors: Haines Jess, Wall Melanie M, Linde Jennifer A, Neumark-Sztainer Dianne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/6/1/72