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Obesity prevention.

M Y Jackson1, J M Proulx, S Pelican

  • 1Nutrition and Dietetics Section, Indian Health Service, Rockville, MD 20857.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|June 1, 1991
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Minority adolescents are crucial for obesity prevention due to lifelong behavior patterns. This review examines behavior change theories and current prevention strategies targeting this population in the United States.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Childhood and adolescent weight-related behaviors often persist into adulthood.
  • Minority teenagers face increased risks of overweight and obesity.
  • Targeting this demographic is vital for effective obesity prevention initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review theoretical elements of behavior change relevant to obesity in minority adolescents.
  • To examine obesity-related knowledge, attitudes, and food behaviors in US minority groups.
  • To summarize current individual, family, school, and environmental prevention/treatment efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and theoretical reflection.
  • Analysis of behavior change theories applied to obesity.

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  • Synthesis of existing obesity prevention and treatment strategies for minority adolescents.

    • Main Results:

    • Behavior change theories offer frameworks for understanding and modifying obesity-related behaviors.
    • Knowledge, attitudes, and food behaviors vary among minority adolescent groups.
    • A multi-level approach involving individuals, families, schools, and environments is necessary.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted obesity prevention programs for minority adolescents are essential.
    • Integrating theoretical behavior change models can enhance intervention effectiveness.
    • Comprehensive, multi-level strategies are most promising for reducing adolescent obesity in minority populations.