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Sahin, Mehmet; Onur, Fatma Baris – Online Submission, 2019
With the study, titled "Women's Breast Cancer Consciousness and Sport Burdur Example" aimed at the awareness and practice of breast cancer in women at Burdur city center. In our study, descriptive screening and structured interview technique were applied. At the end of the research, regardless of the education level of women, it is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Cancer, Knowledge Level
Webb, Haley J.; Kerin, Jessica L.; Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie J. – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2021
Emotional eating, defined as eating in response to affect, may increase during early adolescence, a time of heightened emotionality and increased prevalence of emotional disorders. We investigated change in emotional eating, while also testing the influence of social-emotional risk factors. Study participants (N = 379, mean age [M[subscript age]]…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Emotional Response, Anxiety, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Gaudreault, Karen Lux; Kinder, Christopher; Shiver, Victoria; Beighle, Aaron; Erwin, Heather – International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, 2021
Child inactivity, overweightness, and obesity are recognized problems in the United States. Despite characterization as an "epidemic," children continue to fall short in meeting physical activity recommendations necessary to maintain proper health. Relevant literature indicates that after-school programs (ASPs) are viable options for…
Descriptors: Child Health, Physical Activity Level, After School Programs, Health Promotion
González-Valero, Gabriel; Ubago-Jiménez, José Luis; Zurita-Ortega, Félix; Chacón-Cuberos, Ramón; Castro-Sánchez, Manuel; Puertas-Molero, Pilar – Education Sciences, 2018
The creation of healthy habits and lifestyles is fundamental in the educational field and for acquiring adequate health levels that will prevail in adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and correlations between the level of practice of physical activity, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), body mass index…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Life Style, Body Composition, Body Height
Yanik, H. Bahadir; Memis, Yasin – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2016
Billions of dollars are spent each year in efforts to prevent and treat diseases caused by unhealthy eating habits. Promoting awareness among young children regarding the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for preparing them to sustain healthy lives as adults. This article aims to highlight ways to help students…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Promotion, Interaction, Simulation
Collado-Rivera, Maria; Branscum, Paul; Larson, Daniel; Gao, Haijuan – Health Education Journal, 2018
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the determinants of sugary drink consumption among overweight and obese adults attempting to lose weight using the Integrative Model of Behavioural Prediction (IMB). Design: Cross-sectional design. Method: Determinants of behavioural intentions (attitudes, perceived norms and perceived…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Behavior, Factor Analysis, Obesity
Martinez-Ospina, Andrea; Sudfeld, Christopher R.; González, Silvia A.; Sarmiento, Olga L. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: In Colombia, the prevalence of overweight/obesity in children has increased by 26% in the past 5 years. School food environment may be an important contributor and offers opportunities for effective intervention. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 7- to 14-year-old schoolchildren from 10 schools in Bogotá, Colombia. We…
Descriptors: Food, Educational Environment, Obesity, Body Weight
Puhl, Rebecca M.; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne; Bryn Austin, S.; Suh, Young; Wakefield, Dorothy B. – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Weight-related bullying is prevalent among youth and associated with adverse health consequences, including increased risk for body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors, which are risk factors for eating disorders. Although concerns about these problems have stimulated calls for broader intervention efforts in schools,…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Bullying, Teachers, Administrators
Adams, Valerie J.; Goldufsky, Tatum M.; Schlaff, Rebecca A. – Journal of American College Health, 2016
Objective: This study investigated body weight and nutritional behavior perceptions among Division II collegiate athletes. Participants: The sample was composed of 155 collegiate athletes who responded to a survey. Methods: Data were self-reported by athletes via questionnaire. Independent-sample t tests were used to identify significant gender…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Self Concept, Human Body, Gender Differences
Horton, Shalonda E. B.; Timmerman, Gayle M.; Brown, Adama – Journal of American College Health, 2018
Objective: To determine what factors influenced dietary fat intake (DFI) among black emerging adults. Participants: Sample included 251 black emerging adults, ages 18-25 years, living in the US. Methods: This was a nonexperimental cross-sectional study based on self-report data. Results: The sample had high DFI. Factors related to DFI were gender…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Body Weight, Blacks, Young Adults
Garcia, David O.; Valdez, Luis A.; Aceves, Benjamin; Bell, Melanie L.; Humphrey, Kyle; Hingle, Melanie; McEwen, Marylyn; Hooker, Steven P. – Health Education & Behavior, 2019
Background: Hispanic males have the highest rates of overweight and obesity compared with men of all other racial/ethnic groups. While weight loss can significantly reduce obesity-related health risks, there is limited research examining effective gender- and culturally tailored behavioral weight loss programs for Hispanic men. Objective: To…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Males, Obesity, Life Style
Havercamp, Susan M.; Tassé, Marc J.; Navas, Patricia; Benson, Betsey A.; Allain, Dawn; Manickam, Kandamurugu – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2017
Background: People with developmental disabilities experience worse health than typically developing peers. This health differential is often described in terms of health disparities, which refers to differences caused or exacerbated by social or access issues. Objective: the goal of this study was to compare the weight status and health…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Body Height, Adults, Down Syndrome
Fleary, Sasha A. – Journal of School Health, 2017
Background: Several studies have used latent class analyses to explore obesogenic behaviors and substance use in adolescents independently. We explored a variety of health risks jointly to identify distinct patterns of risk behaviors among adolescents. Methods: Latent class models were estimated using Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Risk
Chen, Cheng-Chia; Seo, Dong-Chul; Lin, Hsien-Chang – Health Education Journal, 2018
Objective: The purpose of this longitudinal study was to examine the effects of state-level socioeconomic status (SES), the density of fast food restaurants and walking to work on body mass index (BMI) among US adults aged 50 years and older. The study sought further to account for the interaction effects of three different hierarchical levels of…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Older Adults, Body Composition, Socioeconomic Status
Wang, Richard J.; Trehan, Indi; LaGrone, Lacey N.; Weisz, Ariana J.; Thakwalakwa, Chrissie M.; Maleta, Kenneth M.; Manary, Mark J. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2013
Objective: To examine acceptability and feeding practices associated with different supplementary food items and identify practices associated with weight gain. Methods: Caregivers (n = 409) whose children had been enrolled in a trial comparing a fortified corn-soy blended flour (CSB++), soy ready-to-use supplementary food (RUSF), and soy/whey…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Caregivers, Children, Food