Factors contributing to changes in BMI during adolescence

dc.contributor.advisorBurk, W.J.
dc.contributor.authorKamp, T.R.
dc.date.issued2018-03-20
dc.description.abstractIn the present study factors that influence BMI were examined, in particular physical activity, physical inactivity, healthy and unhealthy eating. The sample included participants recruited through primary and secondary schools. 170 males and 200 females (Age: M = 10.170 years, SD = 0.046) were recruited through primary schools, 160 males and 214 females (M = 12.241 years, SD = 0.045) were recruited through secondary schools. Eating behaviour and activity levels were assessed through the use of accelerometers and self-report questionnaires administered via mobile telephones. Multiple regression analyses indicated that increases in physical activity are associated with increases in BMI for older females and decreases in BMI for younger females. Physical activity did not predict changes in BMI for males. When examining the consequences of weight related behaviours it is important to realise an increase in BMI during middle adolescence is expected for adolescent females.en_US
dc.embargo.lift10000-01-01
dc.embargo.typePermanent embargoen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/6654
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappenen_US
dc.thesis.specialisationMaster Gezondheidszorgpsychologieen_US
dc.thesis.studyprogrammePsychologieen_US
dc.thesis.typeMasteren_US
dc.titleFactors contributing to changes in BMI during adolescenceen_US
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