Relationships between Physical Activity and Other Health-Related Behaviors in a Representative Sample of U.S. College Students.

Dinger, Mary K.; Vesely, Sara K.

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Publication Date: 2001

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Relationships between Physical Activity and Other Health-Related Behaviors in a Representative Sample of U.S. College Students.

Dinger, Mary K.; Vesely, Sara K.

American Journal of Health Education, v32 n2 p83-88 Mar-Apr 2001

Examined the relationship between physical activity and other health-related behaviors of U.S. college students. Data from the National College Health Risk Behavior Survey indicated that cigarette smoking, inconsistent seatbelt use, and inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables significantly related to low levels of physical activity after controlling for age, sex, and race. (SM)

Descriptors: College Students, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Higher Education, Nutrition, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Restraints (Vehicle Safety), Smoking, Student Behavior

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Language: English

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