An analysis of weight perception and physical activity and dietary behaviours among youth in the COMPASS study

Purpose: Weight misperceptions appear common among youth, potentially influencing their motivation to engage in health-related behaviours; however, the direction of impact remains unclear. The current study examined how weight perception influences physical activity (PA) and diet among youth. Method...

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Main Authors: Karen A. Patte, Rachel E. Laxer, Wei Qian, Scott T. Leatherdale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:SSM: Population Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827316301264