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Archibald, Andrea Bastiani; Graber, Julia A.; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 1999
Early adolescent girls, predominantly of normal weight, were seen for 2 consecutive years and completed measures assessing their dieting, body image, and relationships with parents; weights and heights were also measured. Mothers rated daughters' pubertal growth. Findings indicated that negative parent-adolescent relationships are linked to higher…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Body Image, Body Weight, Dietetics
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Evon, Donna M.; Burns, John W. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
Cardiac rehabilitation patients improve cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life, yet therapeutic processes that produce these changes remain unknown. A cross-lagged panel design was used to determine whether early-treatment enhancement of self-efficacy regarding abilities to change diet and exercise habits and the quality of the…
Descriptors: Therapy, Patients, Self Efficacy, Quality of Life
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Rattan, Neelam; Kang, Shirin; Thakur, Nisha; Parthi, Komila – Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2006
The current society emphasizes physical appearance and physical fitness. Individual's self-esteem has been shown to be linked with physical appearance. Methods: A random sample comprising of 100 male and 100 female (N = 200) adolescents was selected. The subjects were administered the Current Thoughts Scale and the Dieting Beliefs Scale for…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Females, Physical Fitness, Adolescents
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Johnson, C.; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1984
This investigation surveyed 1268 high school females to identify and compare students for bulimic behavior. Approximately five percent of the students met rigorous criteria for the diagnosis of bulimia. Between-group comparisons indicated that body dissatifaction, drive for thinness, and chronicity of dieting differentiated the two groups.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Body Image, Body Weight
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Schlechter, Frances – Journal of School Health, 1981
A nutrition and diet group was established to lend support to and instill dieting techniques and correct eating habits in a group of 10 girls. Weight loss goals were established but no specific demands were made. (JN)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Pearman, Silas N., III; Thatcher, William G.; Valois, Robert F.; Drane, J. Wanzer – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2000
Examined private and public high school adolescents' weight control and nutrition behaviors, using Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System data. Private school females were more likely to diet and exercise than public school females. Public school males were more likely to attempt weight gain than private high school males. Private school students…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Emmons, Lillian – Adolescence, 1996
Compares actual and preferred weights of dieters and nondieters and examines the relationship of increasing weight to preferred weight and the decision to diet in high school students. Most dieters studied were not overweight. Some were even underweight. Documents the need for effective nutrition and exercise programs to help students accept and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Disorders
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Dennison, Kathryn F.; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1996
This study examined whether a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) nutrition program would help employees maintain weight loss and dietary intake improvements over time. Subjects received either no nutrition education, education with microcomputer use, or education without microcomputers. Posttesting found greater weight loss for CAI participants,…
Descriptors: Adults, Body Weight, Computer Assisted Instruction, Dietetics
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Bartlett, Susan J.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996
Participants were 130 obese women who reported undertaking a mean lifetime total of 4.7 major diets on which they had lost a mean of 45.9 kilograms. Participants with a severe history of weight cycling had a significantly younger age of onset of obesity than mild cyclers and reported initiating dieting at a significantly younger age and lower…
Descriptors: Adults, Age, Age Differences, Body Composition
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Mukudi, E. – International Journal of Educational Development, 2003
National level data were analyzed to establish the nature of association and the magnitude of contribution of education exposure to variance on measures nutritional well-being across Africa. Height and weight dependent anthropometric measures were used to assess nutritional well-being. Literacy (illiteracy) rates were the measures of educational…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Illiteracy, Foreign Countries, Correlation
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Latha, K. S.; Hegde, Supriya; Bhat, S. M.; Sharma, P. S. V. N.; Rai, Pooja – Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2006
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine whether Body Mass Index (BMI) and the subjective perception of body weight, and body shape satisfaction predict level of self-esteem and depression among female college students. Method: The sample comprised of 124 female college students ranging in age from 16-21 years. Self perception of…
Descriptors: College Students, Body Weight, Body Composition, Females
Smith, Nathan J. – 1982
Young athletes need to be aware of the importance of good nutrition to athletic performance. A basic diet plan, worked out with a physician to satisfy energy and weight needs, is essential. The best eating schedule and amount and type of food varies with different sports depending on the intensity and duration of physical activity. Weight control…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletes, Athletics, Body Weight
Nutrition Foundation, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1984
This guidebook presents basic facts about nutrition, focusing upon the nutritional needs of athletes. Information is given on: (1) the importance of water, salt and other electrolytes, and treating and preventing heat disorders; (2) nutrition for training and performance, the best diet, caloric and energy requirements for various and specific…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Body Weight, Dietetics
National Dairy Council, Rosemont, IL. – 1984
This guide looks at the athlete's nutrient needs and presents recent findings from physiology- and nutrition-related research which have direct bearing on athletic performance. Contents include sections on: (1) nutrition basics; (2) water needs of athletes; (3) nutrient fuels for sports; (4) diets for athletes; (5) body composition; (6) weight…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Body Weight
Arnold, Justine; Grogan, Jane, Ed. – 1980
This instructional handbook is one of a series of ten packets designed to form a comprehensive course in nutrition for secondary students. The focus of this booklet is on weight reduction diets and, in particular, those diets emphasizing reduced intake of carbohydrates. It contains a page of teaching suggestions, a pre-test for the students, and…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Health Education
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