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Lopez, Richard – Physical Educator, 1980
Most weight loss among wrestlers is accomplished by a combination of fasting, induced sweating, and reduced fluid intake resulting in dehydration in the final days prior to competition. The effects of acute thermal dehydration on cardiovascular dynamics are related to a reduction in plasma volume. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Dietetics
Smith, TeriSue; Hawks, Steven R. – American Journal of Health Education, 2006
Intuitive eating (an anti-dieting, hunger-based approach to eating) has been popularized as a viable approach to healthy weight management. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between intuitive eating, diet composition, and the meaning of food. The convenience sample included 343 students enrolled in a general education…
Descriptors: Education Courses, Health Promotion, Dietetics, Measures (Individuals)
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Shamaley-Kornatz, Angelee; Smith, Brenda; Tomaka, Joe – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2007
This study explored the weight management practices, rates overweight and obesity, perceptions of body weight, and weight management goals in a large sample (N = 467) of Hispanic (n = 421) and Anglo (n = 46) female college students on the U.S.-Mexico border. Women self-reported their height and weight, weight perceptions, and weight management…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Eating Disorders, Body Weight, Obesity
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Wadden, Thomas A; Stunkard, Albert J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986
Assessed the effectiveness of a combined program of very low calorie diet and behavior therapy in treating obesity. Combined treatment and behavior therapy alone subjects maintained weight losses; none of the diet alone subjects met the criterion used to define maintenance. Only those receiving behavior therapy alone and combined treatment showed…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Depression (Psychology), Dietetics
Desmond, Sharon M.; Price, James H. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1988
A review of the literature on the use of the self-efficacy model for weight control raised several areas of concern, including differences between losing weight and maintaining weight loss, ethical questions, and misguided interpretations of the model's effectiveness. The need for comprehensive, well-planned research is stressed. (CB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Dietetics, Models
Dorociak, Jeffery D.; Vincent, Murray L. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
A survey was conducted in an attempt to assess the use and knowledge of diet pills and dietary patterns of female college students. Analysis of the data indicated that, while many students used diet pills, their knowledge of the effects of the pills was minimal. Conclusions are presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Drug Use, Eating Habits
Price, James H.; Allensworth, Diane D. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1980
The most popular fad diets, weight control devices, salons, and diet clubs are examined and the claims of each are evaluated in relation to their long-term success in producing weight loss and control. (JMF)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Clubs, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Abdel-Hamid, Tarek K. – Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2003
Examined the utility of System Dynamics modeling as a vehicle for controlled experimentation to study and gain insight into the impacts of physical activity and diet on body weight and composition. Results underscored the significant interaction effects between physical activity, diet, and body composition and demonstrated the utility of…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Weight, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology
Montana Office of Public Instruction, 2011
This report presents the 2011 Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey high school student frequency distributions for American Indian students in urban schools. These frequency distributions are based upon surveys with 808 high school American Indian students in urban schools during February of 2011. Frequency distributions may not total 808 due to…
Descriptors: American Indians, American Indian Students, Urban Schools, Sexuality
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Eichold, Samuel – 1975
Obesity is one of the leading public health problems in the United States. It is associated with drug abuse and increased mortality. In seeking to differentiate between overweight and obese individuals, it may be said that obesity exists in those individuals who are 40% or more above normal weight as determined on commonly used height and weight…
Descriptors: Body Image, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits
Brandon, Jeffrey E.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1988
Three studies assessing the Eating and Exercise Behavior Questionnaire indicated that it is reliable and useful in studying the eating patterns of the obese, differences in behavioral cue responses to eating, and multiple and single session weight loss training effectiveness.The research utility of the instrument is discussed. (CB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Cook, Richard A. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1984
Discusses a series of Apple microcomputer programs incorporated into a one-semester human nutrition course designed for nursing students and other health professionals who have studied biochemistry and physiology but who have had no formal training in nutrition. Programs focus on energy and nutrient intakes, energy output, and weight status. (JN)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Courseware, Dietetics, Energy
Mayhew, Jerry L. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
Body composition refers to the types and amounts of tissues which make up the body. The most acceptable method for assessing body composition is underwater weighing. A subcutaneous skinfold provides a quantitative measurement of fat below the skin. The skinfold technique permits a valid estimate of the body's total fat content. (JN)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Human Body, Measurement Techniques
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Kono, Ichiro; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
Study of the monocyte phagocytic function in nine competitive athletes before and after a two-week weight reduction (through calorie restriction) program revealed that their pre-program phagocytic activity was higher than in sedentary controls but decreased significantly after the program. This suggests calorie restriction may affect the human…
Descriptors: Athletes, Biochemistry, Body Weight, Dietetics
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Oppliger, Robert A.; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1995
In response to a new state rule, the Wisconsin Minimum Weight Project curtails weight cutting among high school wrestlers. The project uses skinfold testing to determine a minimum competitive weight and nutrition education to help the wrestler diet safety. It serves as a model for other states and other sports. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Athletes, Body Weight, Dietetics, High School Students
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