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Evidence to support adolescents as healthy lifestyle behavior change agents for their families
(2016-03-21)
Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
Background: There are numerous studies in the literature that support the key role of parents in facilitating healthy lifestyle behavior change in their children and families. ...
The COPE healthy lifestyles TEEN randomized controlled trial: Immediate and six month effects on high school adolescents' BMI, psychosocial outcomes and academic performance
(2013-12-19)
Session presented on: Sunday, November 17, 2013:
The high prevalence of overweight/obesity and mental health disorders in adolescents call for the urgent testing of theory-based preventive interventions that can be easily ...
Differences in BMI, self-concept and perceived difficulty in leading a healthy lifestyle between Hispanic and non-Hispanic teens
(2014-11-17)
Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:
Purpose: Overweight/obesity is a major public health problem in adolescence. The prevalence of overweight/obesity is even higher in minority populations. Understanding differences ...