Barriers that influence eating behaviors in adolescents.
Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development with biologic, psychological, and emotional changes occurring simultaneously. We conducted a critical review of the literature to analyze key topics in the study of adolescents' eating behaviors and to identify barriers to healthy eating experienced by adolescents. The literature documents that nutritional deficits and poor eating established during adolescence have long-term health, growth, and developmental consequences. Gaps in the literature are identified and recommendations for future studies are proposed.
Jenkins
Sandra
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College of Nursing, Prairie View A&M University, Houston, TX 77003, USA. sandra_jenkins@pvamu.edu
Horner
Sharon D
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D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D000329:Advertising; D001294:Attitude to Health; D053198:Child Nutrition Sciences / Q000193:education*; D003256:Community Participation; D004034:Diet Surveys; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D005522:Food Services; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D012572:School Health Services; D012574:Schools; D012931:Social Environment