Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1081232 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Many adolescents are at risk for being overweight or are currently overweight, confirming the importance of clinicians discussing diet and nutrition health topics with all teens. Many adolescents also misclassify their body image, and hence perceive their body image to be different from their actual BMI; clinicians should discuss body image with all adolescents, not just those at risk for eating disorders. Better interventions are needed to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity to all adolescents.
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Authors
Jonathan D. M.D., M.P.H., Corinne K. Postle, Richard E. M.D., Shannon M. Smith, Scott Ph.D., Jean M.P.H., Deborah Ph.D.,