Adolescent Athleticism, Exercise, Body Image, and Dietary Practices.

Rainey, Cheryl J.; McKeown, Robert E.; Sargent, Roger G.; Valois, Robert F.

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ERIC Number: EJ568086

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Adolescent Athleticism, Exercise, Body Image, and Dietary Practices.

Rainey, Cheryl J.; McKeown, Robert E.; Sargent, Roger G.; Valois, Robert F.

American Journal of Health Behavior, v22 n3 p193-205 May-Jun 1998

Investigated relationships between physical activity and athletic participation and body-size perceptions, diet, and weight-control practice among high school students, noting racial and gender differences. Surveys indicated that diet quality improved and weight-loss attempts increased as physical activity and athletic participation increased. Racial and gender differences were evident. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletics, Body Image, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits, High School Students, High Schools, Nutrition, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Racial Differences, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina

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