Low Health Literacy Is Associated With Energy-Balance-Related Behaviors, Quality of Life, and BMI Among Rural Appalachian Middle School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Annie L ReidKathleen J PorterWen YouBrittany M KirkpatrickMaryam YuhasShannon S VaughtJamie M Zoellner

Published in: The Journal of school health (2021)

Low HL is associated with energy-balance-related behaviors, BMI, and QOL among rural, Appalachian adolescents. Findings underscore the relevance of HL among rural middle school students and highlight implications for school health.

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