title: Clustering of specific health-related behaviours among Toronto adolescents.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The clustering of specific health-related behaviours was examined among adolescents.
  
  
  METHODS
  In 2005, cluster analysis was conducted to identify homogeneous groups of Toronto, Ontario, 14- to 17-year-old adolescents (n=445) with similar behaviour patterns according to self-reported measures of moderate to vigorous physical activity (metabolic equivalent [MET] hours a week of MVPA), sedentary behaviours (viewing television or videos, using a computer/the internet, doing homework, and talking with friends), fruit and vegetable consumption, and alcohol consumption.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Three clusters of adolescents were identified: "active, high screen-time users," "active, low screen-time users," and "less active, least frequent drinkers."
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Identifying clusters of adolescents with similar health-related behaviour patterns suggests that researchers and practitioners should develop and implement interventions tailored to specific clusters.
authors: Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON.
authors: Kaitlin
authors: K
authors: Turner
authors: John J M
authors: JJ
authors: Dwyer
authors: A Michelle
authors: AM
authors: Edwards
authors: Kenneth R
authors: KR
authors: Allison
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D015992:Body Mass Index; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003201:Computers; D004032:Diet; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005638:Fruit; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity; D009864:Ontario; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D013690:Television; D014675:Vegetables