Health behavior : new research / Peter B. Harris, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Harris, Peter B.

Series:

Public health in the 21st century series.

Public health in the 21st century

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health behavior.

Health attitudes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (140 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Novinka, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of health behavior. Topics discussed include the role of fitness classes in the development of eating disorders among women; first year university female students' lifestyles and attitudes towards health risk and preventive measures; an examination of the extensive cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence that links traditional screen-time to pediatric obesity; gender issue implications on health; and health promotion messages used to inform the population about important health issues and to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors and avoid unhealthy behaviors.

Contents:

The role of fitness classes in the development of eating disorders among women / Vanessa Lentillon-Kaestner, Mélanie Allain and Fabien Ohl

First year female students' lifestyles and attitudes towards health risk and preventive measures (2007/2008) / Robert Podstawski, Katarzyna Górnik and Ewelina Kolankowska

Screen-time and pediatric obesity: a hindrance or a help? / Amanda E. Staiano

Gender issues implications on health / Andreea C. Brabete ... [et al.]

Not all messages are created equal: toward and integrated approach to message development / Lindsay R. Duncan ... [et al.].

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-62618-931-5