What shapes adolescents’ diet and physical activity habits in rural Konkan, India? Adolescents’ and caregivers’ perspectives

Assessment of nutritional status, dietary habits and physical activity of adolescents in Bandar Abbas, Iran

Introduction: Formation of certain food patterns are affected by food habits in childhood and adolescence period, which would be the indicator of adequate nutrients intakes for growth, development and health in future. The aim of this study was to assess weight and physical activity status and determine food habits in high school students. Methods: In this study cross sectional study, 800 stude...

Physical activity and dietary habits among Moroccan adolescents.

OBJECTIVE The study aimed to detail the lifestyle (physical activity and dietary habits) of Moroccan adolescents. DESIGN Cross-sectional study undertaken in the framework of the ATLS (Arab Teens Lifestyle Study). SETTING Physical activity and dietary habits were determined using a validated questionnaire in public secondary schools. SUBJECTS A total of 669 adolescents aged 15.0-19.9 years...

Effect of Quran on promoting the eating habits and physical activity of adolescents: using the theory of planned behavior

Bakground: Today, the effect of education on life style by applying theories has been proven in different studies.The purpose of this study is Effect of Quran’s Teachings on Healthy Eeating Habits and Physical Activity of Gonabad Students using theory of planned behavior and Comparison of It between Boys and Girls in 2013. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study (pretest-posttest without cont...

Overweight and obese adolescents: what turns them off physical activity?

A systematic review of qualitative studies was undertaken to understand the barriers to physical activity experienced by adolescents who were overweight or obese. From a search of electronic databases and 'grey' literature, published between 1950 and 2009, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. Bronfenbrenner's model of human development provided an ecological lens for identifying and synthesis...

Healthy Habits Among Adolescents: Sleep, Exercise, Diet, and Body Image