TY - JOUR
T1 - The relationships among body size, biological sex, ethnicity, and healthy lifestyles in adolescents
AU - O'Haver, Judith
AU - Szalacha, Laura A.
AU - Kelly, Stephanie
AU - Jacobson, Diana
AU - Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek
PY - 2011/7
Y1 - 2011/7
N2 - Purpose. The purposes of this study were to (a) determine whether actual weight, biological sex, and race/ethnicity were related to differences of weight perception, nutrition and activity knowledge, perceived difficulty, attitudes, and choices about living a healthy lifestyle in adolescents; and (b) describe the relationships among these variables. Design and Methods. This was a cross-sectional descriptive, correlational design with 404 adolescents. Results. Perception of weight was more accurate in overweight adolescents. Teens who reported difficulty in leading a healthy lifestyle reported less healthy choices, attitudes, and knowledge. Practice Implications. Findings suggest tailored interventions should consider biological sex and race/ethnicity.
AB - Purpose. The purposes of this study were to (a) determine whether actual weight, biological sex, and race/ethnicity were related to differences of weight perception, nutrition and activity knowledge, perceived difficulty, attitudes, and choices about living a healthy lifestyle in adolescents; and (b) describe the relationships among these variables. Design and Methods. This was a cross-sectional descriptive, correlational design with 404 adolescents. Results. Perception of weight was more accurate in overweight adolescents. Teens who reported difficulty in leading a healthy lifestyle reported less healthy choices, attitudes, and knowledge. Practice Implications. Findings suggest tailored interventions should consider biological sex and race/ethnicity.
KW - Adolescents
KW - Cognitive belief
KW - Overweight
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00290.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00290.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 21702880
AN - SCOPUS:79959735502
SN - 1539-0136
VL - 16
SP - 199
EP - 206
JO - Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
JF - Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
IS - 3
ER -