Correlates of unhealthy weight-control behaviors among adolescents: implications for prevention programs

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to identify correlates of unhealthy weight-control behaviors in adolescents to guide the development of programs aimed at the primary prevention of disordered eating. The findings suggest the importance of addressing weight-body concerns within prevention programs and extending interventions beyond classroom settings to ensure changes in weight-related norms among peer groups and family members.

Eating disorders, Weight loss

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Increasing attendance at colorectal cancer screening: testing the efficacy of a mailed, psychoeducational intervention in a community sample of older adults

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A trial of a psychoeducational intervention designed to modify negative attitudes towards flexible sigmoidoscopy screening and thereby increase screening attendance is described. The results indicate that psychoeducational interventions can provide an effective means of modifying attitudes and increasing rates of screening attendance.

Cancer, Sigmoidoscopy, Cancer screening

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Stress and dietary practices in adolescents

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A baseline data from Health and Behavior in Teenagers Study (HABITS) have been used to investigate into the stress and dietary practice of socioeconomically and ethnically diverse school children. The results have shown that stress contributes to long term disease risk in an unhealthy way.

Students, Senior High, Health aspects, High school students, Diet therapy

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