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Stephens, Janna; Tan, Alai; Miller, Hailey; Perkins, Antoinette – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: The goal was to examine associations between body mass index (BMI) and lifestyle factors in African American community college students. Methods: Young adults, 18-25, who identified as African American were eligible to participate from 3/17 to 11/17. BMI, body image, discrimination, social roles, emotional and informational support,…
Descriptors: Correlation, Body Composition, African American Students, Self Concept
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Lytle, Leslie A.; Moe, Stacey G.; Nanney, M. Susie; Laska, Melissa N.; Linde, Jennifer A.; Petrich, Christine A.; Sevcik, Sarah M. – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Young adults are at risk for weight gain. Little is known about how to design weight control programs to meet the needs of young adults and few theory-based interventions have been evaluated in a randomized control trial. The Choosing Healthy Options in College Environments and Settings (CHOICES) study was funded to create a…
Descriptors: Program Design, Body Weight, Prevention, Community Colleges