Change in Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Female College Freshman
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Carolyn L. Blue, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Objective: To examine diet,
physical activity, and body-weight
changes associated with relocation
from home to university.
Methods: Diet, fitness/physical
activity, body-weight parameters
and self-efficacy were assessed
among 54 freshman women upon
college entry and 5 months later.
Results: Although caloric intake
significantly decreased, a significant
increase occurred in bodyweight
parameters that may be
attributed to significant decreases
in total physical activity.
Conclusions: Interventions are
needed aimed at increasing physical
activity; improving diet quality
related to consumption of vegetables,
fruits, breads and pasta,
and meats; and decreasing alcohol
consumption.
Change in Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Female College Freshman
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Additional Information
- Publication
- American Journal of Health Behavior 2004; 28(1): 24-32
- Language: English
- Date: 2004
- Keywords
- Obesity, Energy equation, Weight management, Self-efficacy, College student health, Women, Young adults