Overweight Adolescents’ Self-Perceived Weight and Weight Control Behaviour: HBSC Study in Finland 1994–2010

Introduction. Overweight and perception of being overweight, may lead adolescent to lose weight. The aim of the present study was to investigate overweight adolescents’ self-perceived weight, body dissatisfaction, and weight control behaviour during 1994–2010 in Finland. Methods. The country-represe...

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Main Authors: Kristiina Ojala, Jorma Tynjälä, Raili Välimaa, Jari Villberg, Lasse Kannas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/180176