Trends and correlates of unhealthy dieting behaviours among adolescents in the United States, 1999–2013

Abstract Background The increase in adiposity problems among United States adolescents has been accompanied by persistently high prevalence of unhealthy dieting behaviours (UDBs) such as fasting, taking diet pills/powders/liquids, and vomiting/taking laxatives. This study aimed to examine the associ...

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Main Authors: Sarah N. M. Chin, Anthony A. Laverty, Filippos T. Filippidis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5348-2