Correlational study to identify the barriers to physical activity and healthy diet among adolescents in selected school of Kashmir with a view to develop a lifestyle modification programme

Abstract

Modifiable physical activity, sedentary and diet behaviours are associated with morbidity and mortality, and it is a national priority to improve these behaviours in all populations, including among adolescents. Expert groups have recommended 60 minutes/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity for youth, yet data based on objective measures suggest that only 30% of teenagers meet this guideline. Adolescents view television for less than 2 hours a day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that only 15% of adolescents aged 12–19 years meet the