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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Authors: Gillette, Meghan T. (Author) ; Neppl, Tricia K. (Author) ; Lohman, Brenda J (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
In: 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
ISSN:1879-1972
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.03.024