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Understanding low adherence to an exercise program for adolescents with obesity: the HEARTY trial.

Angela S AlbergaR J SigalS N SweetS DoucetteS Russell-MayhewH TullochG P KennyD Prud'hommeS HadjiyannakisG S Goldfield
Published in: Obesity science & practice (2019)
Adolescents with obesity who had higher appearance concerns and depressive and confused moods were less likely to adhere to exercise. Body image and mood should be screened to identify adolescents who may be at high risk of poor adherence and who may need concurrent or treatment support to address these psychological issues to derive maximal health benefits from an exercise programme.
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