Does gender modify the impact of video game playing and television watching on adolescent obesity?

The objective of this study is to quantify the strength of association between selected behavioral and demographic factors and the risk of obesity among adolescents. respondents according to gender. Females reporting 5 or more hours of video/computer game playing were at significant risk for elevate...

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Published in:American journal of health studies 2006-12, Vol.21 (1-2), p.62
Main Authors: Atherton, Martin J, Metcalf, James A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent obesity
Behavior
Causes of
Demographic aspects
Disease control
Ethnicity
Food
Gamers
Gender differences
Health aspects
Health education
Minority & ethnic groups
Obesity
Obesity in adolescence
Risk factors
Surveys
Teenagers
Television viewers
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Summary:The objective of this study is to quantify the strength of association between selected behavioral and demographic factors and the risk of obesity among adolescents. respondents according to gender. Females reporting 5 or more hours of video/computer game playing were at significant risk for elevated BMI. Among males, significant risk (p
ISSN:1090-0500
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