Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7528422 SSM - Population Health 2016 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
Overall, weight perceptions of “about right” appear more favourable for health behaviours among youth across the weight range. Results suggest obesity prevention strategies aiming to increase awareness of weight status may have unintended effects.
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An analysis of weight perception and physical activity and dietary behaviours among youth in the COMPASS study
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