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Relationship between discretionary food intake and sex, body image, health, and geographical remoteness among Indigenous Australian adolescents.

Michelle BlumfieldAndrew McConnellPeter PetoczAnika RoufEmily DuveScott B TeasdaleSkye MarshallFlavia Fayet-Moore
Published in: Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia (2022)
Discretionary energy intake was excessive among Indigenous Australian adolescents and had relationships with self-perceived health, weight satisfaction, and geographical remoteness, which was moderated by sex. To successfully reduce discretionary food intake among Indigenous Australian adolescents, further research is required to develop sex specific and culturally appropriate strategies.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • weight gain
  • health information
  • body mass index
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • weight loss
  • health promotion