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Factors associated with consuming unhealthy food in school children: A population-based study from Hong Kong.

Junjie HuangSze Chai ChanWing Sze PangShui Hang ChowYat Ching FungVera M W KeungCalvin K M CheungAmelia S C LoLancelot W H MuiAlbert LeeMartin Chi-Sang Wong
Published in: Health science reports (2024)
Several lifestyle and health factors were significantly associated with unhealthy eating behaviors in school-aged children and adolescents in Hong Kong, sharing similarities with many other countries. In conjunction with implementing a policy that addresses factors for unhealthy eating habits, further research should investigate potential interventions targeting these factors to ultimately tackle the overweight and obesity concern for children and adolescents in Hong Kong.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • weight loss
  • human health
  • metabolic syndrome
  • social media
  • risk assessment
  • quality improvement