Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Abstract Background Female university students are at risk for weight gain and use of inappropriate weight-loss strategies. By gaining a greater understanding of the weight-loss strategies used by and weight management related characteristics of these students, effective weight management interventi...

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Main Authors: Marjanne Senekal, Gabrielle L. Lasker, Lindsay van Velden, Ria Laubscher, Norman J. Temple
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Weight-loss strategies
Weight-loss pressure
Weight management
BMI predictors
Female students
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3576-x

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