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A L Frazier - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Weight concerns Weight Control behaviors and smoking initiation
Pediatrics, 1999Co-Authors: Catherine Tomeo, Alison E Field, Catherine S Berkey, Graham A Colditz, A L FrazierAbstract:Objective. To examine the cross-sectional relationships between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and initiation of tobacco use among youths. Study Design. Smoking status, Weight concerns, and Weight Control behaviors were assessed in a cross-sectional sample of 16 862 children, 9 to 14 years of age, in 1996. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and early stages of smoking initiation (precontemplation, contemplation, and experimentation). All analyses were adjusted for age, body mass index, and known predictors of initiation. Results. Approximately 9% of participants had experimented with cigarettes, and 6% were contemplating cigarette smoking. Contemplation of tobacco use was associated with misperception of being overWeight (boys: odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10–2.48), unhappiness with appearance (girls: OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.48–2.84; boys: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.05–2.42), and a tendency to change eating patterns around peers (girls: OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 2.28–3.62; boys: OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.25–2.66). Experimentation with cigarettes was associated with daily exercise to Control Weight among boys (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.07–3.43) and with monthly purging (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.27–5.07) and daily dieting among girls (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09–2.96). Conclusions. Our findings suggest that, among both girls and boys, contemplation of smoking is positively related to Weight concerns. Experimentation seems to be positively related to Weight Control behaviors. It is important for both pediatricians and comprehensive school health programs to address healthy methods of Weight maintenance and to dispel the notion of tobacco use as a method of Weight Control.
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Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and smoking initiation.
Pediatrics, 1999Co-Authors: Catherine Tomeo, Alison E Field, Catherine S Berkey, Graham A Colditz, A L FrazierAbstract:To examine the cross-sectional relationships between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and initiation of tobacco use among youths. Smoking status, Weight concerns, and Weight Control behaviors were assessed in a cross-sectional sample of 16 862 children, 9 to 14 years of age, in 1996. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and early stages of smoking initiation (precontemplation, contemplation, and experimentation). All analyses were adjusted for age, body mass index, and known predictors of initiation. Approximately 9% of participants had experimented with cigarettes, and 6% were contemplating cigarette smoking. Contemplation of tobacco use was associated with misperception of being overWeight (boys: odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-2.48), unhappiness with appearance (girls: OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.48-2.84; boys: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.05-2. 42), and a tendency to change eating patterns around peers (girls: OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 2.28-3.62; boys: OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.25-2.66). Experimentation with cigarettes was associated with daily exercise to Control Weight among boys (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.07-3.43) and with monthly purging (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.27-5.07) and daily dieting among girls (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09-2.96). Our findings suggest that, among both girls and boys, contemplation of smoking is positively related to Weight concerns. Experimentation seems to be positively related to Weight Control behaviors. It is important for both pediatricians and comprehensive school health programs to address healthy methods of Weight maintenance and to dispel the notion of tobacco use as a method of Weight Control.
Graham A Colditz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Weight concerns Weight Control behaviors and smoking initiation
Pediatrics, 1999Co-Authors: Catherine Tomeo, Alison E Field, Catherine S Berkey, Graham A Colditz, A L FrazierAbstract:Objective. To examine the cross-sectional relationships between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and initiation of tobacco use among youths. Study Design. Smoking status, Weight concerns, and Weight Control behaviors were assessed in a cross-sectional sample of 16 862 children, 9 to 14 years of age, in 1996. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and early stages of smoking initiation (precontemplation, contemplation, and experimentation). All analyses were adjusted for age, body mass index, and known predictors of initiation. Results. Approximately 9% of participants had experimented with cigarettes, and 6% were contemplating cigarette smoking. Contemplation of tobacco use was associated with misperception of being overWeight (boys: odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10–2.48), unhappiness with appearance (girls: OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.48–2.84; boys: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.05–2.42), and a tendency to change eating patterns around peers (girls: OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 2.28–3.62; boys: OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.25–2.66). Experimentation with cigarettes was associated with daily exercise to Control Weight among boys (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.07–3.43) and with monthly purging (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.27–5.07) and daily dieting among girls (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09–2.96). Conclusions. Our findings suggest that, among both girls and boys, contemplation of smoking is positively related to Weight concerns. Experimentation seems to be positively related to Weight Control behaviors. It is important for both pediatricians and comprehensive school health programs to address healthy methods of Weight maintenance and to dispel the notion of tobacco use as a method of Weight Control.
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Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and smoking initiation.
Pediatrics, 1999Co-Authors: Catherine Tomeo, Alison E Field, Catherine S Berkey, Graham A Colditz, A L FrazierAbstract:To examine the cross-sectional relationships between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and initiation of tobacco use among youths. Smoking status, Weight concerns, and Weight Control behaviors were assessed in a cross-sectional sample of 16 862 children, 9 to 14 years of age, in 1996. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and early stages of smoking initiation (precontemplation, contemplation, and experimentation). All analyses were adjusted for age, body mass index, and known predictors of initiation. Approximately 9% of participants had experimented with cigarettes, and 6% were contemplating cigarette smoking. Contemplation of tobacco use was associated with misperception of being overWeight (boys: odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-2.48), unhappiness with appearance (girls: OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.48-2.84; boys: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.05-2. 42), and a tendency to change eating patterns around peers (girls: OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 2.28-3.62; boys: OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.25-2.66). Experimentation with cigarettes was associated with daily exercise to Control Weight among boys (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.07-3.43) and with monthly purging (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.27-5.07) and daily dieting among girls (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09-2.96). Our findings suggest that, among both girls and boys, contemplation of smoking is positively related to Weight concerns. Experimentation seems to be positively related to Weight Control behaviors. It is important for both pediatricians and comprehensive school health programs to address healthy methods of Weight maintenance and to dispel the notion of tobacco use as a method of Weight Control.
Dianne Neumark-sztainer - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adolescents who engage exclusively in healthy Weight Control behaviors: Who are they?
The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 2016Co-Authors: Amy M. Lampard, Richard F. Maclehose, Marla E. Eisenberg, Nicole I Larson, Kirsten K. Davison, Dianne Neumark-sztainerAbstract:Background Little is known about the exclusive adoption of healthy Weight Control behaviors in the absence of unhealthy Weight Control behaviors among adolescents. The current study aimed to determine (i) the prevalence of the exclusive adoption of healthy Weight Control behaviors, (ii) the pattern of eating behaviors and physical activity reported by those engaging exclusively in healthy Weight Control behaviors, and (iii) the socio-demographic and psychosocial factors associated with the exclusive use of healthy Weight Control behaviors among adolescents.
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Weight-Control behaviors among adolescent girls and boys: implications for dietary intake
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2004Co-Authors: Dianne Neumark-sztainer, Peter J. Hannan, Mary Story, Cheryl L. PerryAbstract:Abstract Objective To examine associations between healthful and unhealthful Weight-Control behaviors and dietary intake among adolescents. Design Cross-sectional survey (Project EAT [Eating Among Teens]). Subjects/Setting The study population included 4,144 middle and high school students from Minneapolis/St. Paul public schools from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Statistical analyses Dietary intake patterns were compared across adolescent girls and boys reporting unhealthful, only healthful, or no Weight-Control behaviors in unadjusted analyses and analyses adjusted for sociodemographic factors and energy intake. Results Among girls, mean intakes differed across Weight-Control behaviors for all foods and nutrients examined. P values ranged from P =.006 to P P =.002) than boys reporting no Weight-Control behaviors. Conclusions Adolescent girls who engage in unhealthful Weight-Control behaviors are at increased risk for dietary inadequacy. The findings demonstrate a need for interventions to prevent unhealthful Weight-Control behaviors in adolescent girls, and to promote healthful Weight-Control behaviors when indicated.
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Correlates of unhealthy Weight-Control behaviors among adolescents: implications for prevention programs.
Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology American Psychological Association, 2003Co-Authors: Dianne Neumark-sztainer, Mary Story, Melanie M. Wall, Cheryl L. PerryAbstract:This study aimed to identify correlates of unhealthy Weight-Control behaviors in adolescents to guide the development of programs aimed at the primary prevention of disordered eating. A model explaining unhealthy Weight-Control behaviors was tested among 4,746 adolescents using structural equation modeling. Models fit the data well and explained 76% of the variance in unhealthy Weight-Control behaviors among girls and 63% among boys. Weight-body concerns were a strong correlate of unhealthy Weight-Control behaviors in both girls and boys. Models also emphasized the importance of Weight-specific social norms within the adolescent's proximal environment. 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.
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Weight Control Behaviors Among Obese, OverWeight, and NonoverWeight Adolescents
Journal of pediatric psychology, 2002Co-Authors: Kerri N. Boutelle, Dianne Neumark-sztainer, Mary Story, Michael ResnickAbstract:Objective: To evaluate Weight Control behaviors, eating, and physical activity behaviors among obese, overWeight, and nonoverWeight female and male adolescents. Methods: A representative sample of 8,330 7th, 9th, and 11th grade public school students in Connecticut participated in the study. Adolescents responded to questions about Weight Control behaviors (dieting, exercise, vomiting, diet pills, and laxatives), healthy eating behaviors, breakfast consumption, and vigorous physical activity. Results: In comparison to nonoverWeight youths, overWeight adolescents were less likely to eat breakfast and less likely to engage in vigorous physical activity than nonoverWeight youths. Higher prevalences of unhealthy Weight Control behaviors were evident among overWeight youths. Conclusions: OverWeight adolescents use more unhealthy Weight management strategies and are not engaging in healthier strategies, such as increased physical activity or healthier eating. These findings suggest the need to provide consistent messages about healthy Weight loss methods to adolescents.
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Prevalence and correlates of Weight-Control behaviors among Caribbean adolescent students
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2002Co-Authors: Maureen T. Mcguire, Dianne Neumark-sztainer, Mary Story, Linda Halcon, Sheila Campbell-forrester, Robert W. BlumAbstract:Adolescent students from nine English-speaking Caribbean countries completed a survey that assessed Weight-Control behaviors. Weight-Control behaviors were prevalent and similar across gender. Extreme Weight-Control behaviors were related to several psychosocial factors and compromising health behaviors. Future interventions should target adolescents who are using Weight-Controlling behaviors to prevent future eating disturbances and psychosocial and health morbidities.
Catherine Tomeo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Weight concerns Weight Control behaviors and smoking initiation
Pediatrics, 1999Co-Authors: Catherine Tomeo, Alison E Field, Catherine S Berkey, Graham A Colditz, A L FrazierAbstract:Objective. To examine the cross-sectional relationships between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and initiation of tobacco use among youths. Study Design. Smoking status, Weight concerns, and Weight Control behaviors were assessed in a cross-sectional sample of 16 862 children, 9 to 14 years of age, in 1996. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and early stages of smoking initiation (precontemplation, contemplation, and experimentation). All analyses were adjusted for age, body mass index, and known predictors of initiation. Results. Approximately 9% of participants had experimented with cigarettes, and 6% were contemplating cigarette smoking. Contemplation of tobacco use was associated with misperception of being overWeight (boys: odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10–2.48), unhappiness with appearance (girls: OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.48–2.84; boys: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.05–2.42), and a tendency to change eating patterns around peers (girls: OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 2.28–3.62; boys: OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.25–2.66). Experimentation with cigarettes was associated with daily exercise to Control Weight among boys (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.07–3.43) and with monthly purging (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.27–5.07) and daily dieting among girls (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09–2.96). Conclusions. Our findings suggest that, among both girls and boys, contemplation of smoking is positively related to Weight concerns. Experimentation seems to be positively related to Weight Control behaviors. It is important for both pediatricians and comprehensive school health programs to address healthy methods of Weight maintenance and to dispel the notion of tobacco use as a method of Weight Control.
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Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and smoking initiation.
Pediatrics, 1999Co-Authors: Catherine Tomeo, Alison E Field, Catherine S Berkey, Graham A Colditz, A L FrazierAbstract:To examine the cross-sectional relationships between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and initiation of tobacco use among youths. Smoking status, Weight concerns, and Weight Control behaviors were assessed in a cross-sectional sample of 16 862 children, 9 to 14 years of age, in 1996. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between Weight concerns, Weight Control behaviors, and early stages of smoking initiation (precontemplation, contemplation, and experimentation). All analyses were adjusted for age, body mass index, and known predictors of initiation. Approximately 9% of participants had experimented with cigarettes, and 6% were contemplating cigarette smoking. Contemplation of tobacco use was associated with misperception of being overWeight (boys: odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-2.48), unhappiness with appearance (girls: OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.48-2.84; boys: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.05-2. 42), and a tendency to change eating patterns around peers (girls: OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 2.28-3.62; boys: OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.25-2.66). Experimentation with cigarettes was associated with daily exercise to Control Weight among boys (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.07-3.43) and with monthly purging (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.27-5.07) and daily dieting among girls (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09-2.96). Our findings suggest that, among both girls and boys, contemplation of smoking is positively related to Weight concerns. Experimentation seems to be positively related to Weight Control behaviors. It is important for both pediatricians and comprehensive school health programs to address healthy methods of Weight maintenance and to dispel the notion of tobacco use as a method of Weight Control.
Yossi Harel-fisch - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Associations between socioeconomic and family determinants and Weight-Control behaviours among adolescents
International Journal of Public Health, 2020Co-Authors: Aviad Tur-sinai, Tanya Kolobov, Riki Tesler, Orna Baron-epel, K Dvir, Yossi Harel-fischAbstract:Objectives Family factors may play a role in adolescents’ Weight-Control behaviours (WCB), and economic determinants strongly affect adolescents’ health in terms of unhealthy Weight-Control behaviours (UWCB). This study examines the nexus of socioeconomic status, perceived family wealth, and number of employed parents and Israeli adolescents’ WCB and asks whether family-related variables mediate WCB. Methods Data from the 2014 Israeli Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children study are analysed using structural equation modelling. Results High family affluence and high perceived family wealth are negatively associated with UWCB. Having two employed parents related to lower levels of UWCB. Family-related variables such as family communication and support and parental monitoring mitigate UWCB. Family meals have a significantly positive effect on healthy Weight-Control behaviour (HWCB) and a significantly negative impact on unhealthy Weight-Control activities. Conclusions The findings suggest that economic factors such as socioeconomic status and number of employed parents should be taken into account in long-term Weight-Control practice. The combination of WCB and family meals is the most effective method for adolescents’ healthy Weight-Control behaviour.
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Direct and the Indirect Determinants of Weight-Control Behaviours among Adolescents
European Journal of Public Health, 2019Co-Authors: Aviad Tur-sinai, Tanya Kolobov, Riki Tesler, Orna Baron-epel, K Dvir, Yossi Harel-fischAbstract:Abstract Background Economic determinants such as socioeconomic inequalities and parents’ employment have a profound impact on the health of adolescents in terms of unhealthy Weight-Control behaviours (UWCB). In addition, various family factors may play a role in adolescents’ Weight-Control behaviours (WCB). This study examines the association among socioeconomic status, perceived family wealth, and number of employed parents and Israeli adolescents’ WCB and asks whether family variables (parental communication, monitoring, support, and family meals) mediate WCB. Methods Data from the cross-sectional questionnaire of the 2014 Israeli Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children study are analysed using structural equation modelling. The research population includes approximately 7,000 Israeli schoolchildren in grades 6, 8, and 10. The association among socioeconomic status (SES) factors (SES measures, parental employment), sociodemographic factors, and Weight-Control behaviours among adolescents is calculated. Results High family affluence and high perceived family wealth are negatively associated with unhealthy Weight-Control behaviour. Having two employed parents leads to lower levels of UWCB. Family-related variables like family communication and support and parental monitoring are found to mitigate unhealthy Weight-Control behaviours. Family meals have a significantly positive effect on healthy Weight-Control behaviour and a significantly negative impact on unhealthy Weight-Control activities. Conclusions The findings suggest that economic factors such as SES and number of employed parents are necessary strategies for long-term Weight-Control practice. The combination of WCB and family meals is the most effective method for adolescents’ healthy Weight-Control behaviour. Key messages The study highlights the importance of considering the quality of family communication and support as a health asset that may contribute to WCB among young people. Family affluence and perceived family wealth, which were two separate measurements, were perceived differently by adolescents.
