Trends and correlates of unhealthy dieting behaviours among adolescents in the United States, 1999-2013.

Sarah N M ChinAnthony A LavertyFilippos T Filippidis

Published in: BMC public health (2018)

Prevalence of UDBs is persistently high, and highest among females across all racial groups. UDBs may elevate undesired weight gain and weight loss in individuals who are obese/overweight and underweight respectively. Further research into weight status perceptions among adolescents may inform efforts to reduce UDBs.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
bariatric surgery
birth weight
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
healthcare
risk factors
primary care
body mass index
obese patients
quality improvement
african american
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
insulin resistance