Motivation and obstacles for weight management among young women – a qualitative study with a public health focus - the Tromsø study: Fit Futures

Motivation and obstacles for weight management among young women – a qualitative study with a public health focus - the Tromsø study: Fit Futures

Abstract Background Due to a worldwide increase in overweight and obesity, weight-management through lifestyle changes has become an important public health issue. Adolescents and young adults comprise a vulnerable group. The transition into adulthood represents a stage in life when establishing goo...

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Main Authors: Anne-Sofie Sand, Nina Emaus, Olaug S. Lian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Young women
Overweight and obesity
Motivation for weight reduction
Environmental challenges
Lifestyle changes
Transition in life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4321-9

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