Adolescents' Perceptions of Relative Weight and Self-Reported Weight Loss Activities.

Felts, Michael; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ455166

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Publication Date: 1992

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Adolescents' Perceptions of Relative Weight and Self-Reported Weight Loss Activities.

Felts, Michael; And Others

Journal of School Health, v62 n8 p372-76 Oct 1992

Data from the 1990 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey were used to examine adolescents' perceptions of relative weight and the relationship of these perceptions to physical activity levels, weight loss efforts, and television viewing time. About 25 percent (860) considered themselves too fat and reported little physical activity. (SM)

Descriptors: Body Weight, Grade 12, High School Students, High Schools, Life Style, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Health, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Television Viewing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina

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