Weight-control behaviors among adolescent girls and boys: implications for dietary intake

摘要: Abstract Objective To examine associations between healthful and unhealthful weight-control behaviors dietary intake among adolescents. Design Cross-sectional survey (Project EAT [Eating Among Teens]). Subjects/Setting The study population included 4,144 middle high school students from Minneapolis/St. Paul public schools diverse racial socioeconomic backgrounds. Statistical analyses Dietary patterns were compared across adolescent girls boys reporting unhealthful, only healthful, or no in unadjusted adjusted for sociodemographic factors energy intake. Results girls, mean intakes differed all foods nutrients examined. P values ranged =.006 to =.002) than behaviors. Conclusions Adolescent who engage are at increased risk inadequacy. findings demonstrate a need interventions prevent promote when indicated.