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Diet, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behaviors as Risk Factors for Overweight in Adolescence

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine · 2004 · Vol. 158(4) · pp. 385–385

Kevin Patrick✉(University of California, San Diego)Gregory J. NormanKaren J. CalfasJames F. SallisMarion F. ZabinskiJoan W. RuppJohn Cella

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Abstract

Of the 7 dietary and physical activity variables examined in this cross-sectional study, insufficient vigorous physical activity was the only risk factor for higher body mass index for adolescent boys and girls. Prospective studies are needed to clarify the relative importance of dietary and physical activity behaviors on overweight in adolescence.

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Eating Disorders and Behaviors Physical Activity and HealthOverweightPercentileBody mass indexMedicineDemographyObesitySocioeconomic statusRandomized controlled trialScreen timePhysical activity

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AdolescentAdolescent BehaviorCaliforniaChildCross-Sectional StudiesDietFemaleHumansMaleMinority GroupsMotor ActivityObesityRisk FactorsSex FactorsHealth Behavior

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