ERIC Number: EJ688350
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Feb-1
Pages: 8
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Change in Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Female College Freshman
Butler, Scott M.; Black, David R.; Blue, Carolyn L.; Gretebeck, Randall J.
American Journal of Health Behavior, v28 n1 p24-32 Feb 2004
Objective: To examine diet, physical activity, and body-weight changes associated with relocation from home to university. Methods: Diet, fitness/physical activity, body-weight parameters and self-efficacy were assessed among 54 freshman women upon college entry and 5 months later. Results: Although caloric intake significantly decreased, a significant increase occurred in body-weight parameters that may be attributed to significant decreases in total physical activity. Conclusions: Interventions are needed aimed at increasing physical activity; improving diet quality related to consumption of vegetables, fruits, breads and pasta, and meats; and decreasing alcohol consumption.
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Physical Activities, Drinking, Dietetics, Body Weight, Physical Activity Level, Intervention, College Freshmen, Females
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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