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Direct linkDurocher, Elyse; Gauvin, Lise – Journal of School Health, 2020
Background: This study aims to quantify associations between one's weight management goal and eating behaviors and physical activity among teenagers. Methods: Weighted logistic regressions were performed predicting healthy behaviors from weight goal separately for boys and girls while controlling for age, body mass index, socioeconomic indicators,…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Behavior, Eating Habits, Physical Activity Level
Laxer, Rachel E.; Dubin, Joel A.; Brownson, Ross C.; Cooke, Martin; Chaurasia, Ashok; Leatherdale, Scott T. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: The school environment has the potential to influence student body mass index (BMI) through programs and policies. Our objective was to examine the effect of modifying obesity-related school policies and programs on youths' BMI trajectories. Methods: Obesity-related school policies and programs related to physical activity and healthy…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Obesity, Evidence, Educational Environment
Vanderlee, Lana; Manske, Steve; Murnaghan, Donna; Hanning, Rhona; Hammond, David – Journal of School Health, 2014
Background: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) may play a role in increased rates of obesity. This study examined patterns and frequencies of beverage consumption among youth in 3 distinct regions in Canada, and examined associations between beverage consumption and age, sex, body mass index (BMI), physical activity and dieting behavior, as well as…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Nutrition, Foreign Countries, Child Health
Ronsley, Rebecca; Lee, Andrew S.; Kuzeljevic, Boris; Panagiotopoulos, Constadina – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: Aboriginal children are at increased risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Healthy Buddies [TM]-First Nations (HB) is a curriculum-based, peer-led program promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and self-esteem. Methods: Although originally designed as a pilot pre-/post-analysis of 3 remote Aboriginal schools that requested and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Canada Natives, At Risk Persons
Goldfield, Gary S.; Moore, Ceri; Henderson, Katherine; Buchholz, Annick; Obeid, Nicole; Flament, Martine F. – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: Adolescence may be a crucial period for developing obesity and associated mental health problems. This study examined the relationship of weight status on body image, eating behavior, and depressive symptoms in youth. Methods: A survey was conducted on 1490 youth attending grades 7-12. Participants completed questionnaires on body…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Self Concept, Psychopathology
