Harsh Parenting and Food Insecurity in Adolescence: The Association with Emerging Adult Obesity
In the U.S., as of 2012, more than one in three youth were overweight or obese [1]. This is a critical health issue, as being overweight or obese (OW/OB) during adolescence increases the risk of adulthood diseases, including but not limited to cardiovascular and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, canc...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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Journal of adolescent health
Year: 2016 |
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| Summary: | In the U.S., as of 2012, more than one in three youth were overweight or obese [1]. This is a critical health issue, as being overweight or obese (OW/OB) during adolescence increases the risk of adulthood diseases, including but not limited to cardiovascular and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and osteoarthritis [2]. Understanding the pathways to obesity is critical for implementation of successful prevention and intervention programs. One of the pathways leading to OW/OB is through social and economic experiences within the family |
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| ISSN: | 1879-1972 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.03.024 |