Weight and weight control behaviors of Latinas and their social ties.

Becky MarquezGregory J NormanJames H FowlerKim M GansBess H Marcus

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2018)

Given that weight and weight control behaviors of Latinas reflect that of their social ties, targeting existing social networks for lifestyle interventions may more effectively improve and sustain health-promoting behaviors and outcomes. (PsycINFO Database Record

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
body mass index
healthcare
mental health
weight gain
public health
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
adverse drug
health promotion
human health