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School-Based Obesity-Prevention Policies and Practices and Weight-Control Behaviors among Adolescents
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Vol. 117Issue 2p204–213Published online: November 23, 2016
- Nicole Larson
- Cynthia S. Davey
- Caitlin E. Caspi
- Martha Y. Kubik
- Marilyn S. Nanney
Cited in Scopus: 5
The promotion of healthy eating and physical activity within school settings is an important component of population-based strategies to prevent obesity; however, adolescents may be vulnerable to weight-related messages, as rapid development during this life stage often leads to preoccupation with body size and shape.