Food-related beliefs of adolescent girls ages 9-13 and their caregivers on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
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2016
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75
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4
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101
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108
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A number of factors contribute to the development of obesity in
adolescents, including various dietary and lifestyle behaviors, and a
host of social and environmental factors, such as socioeconomic status,
parental education, and culture. Research examining beliefs about
behaviors related to weight status in adolescents, such as food intake,
can create a better understanding of risk factors for obesity. This
study explored beliefs about behaviors related to weight status in 20
early adolescent girls aged 9 to 13 years and their mothers in O‘ahu,
Hawai‘i. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted to
elucidate beliefs through discussion of food purchasing, feeding
practices, portion control strategies, eating outside the home, and body
size perception. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and examined
using directed content analysis. Both mothers and daughters believed
that diets should consist of fresh foods and be based on principles of
variety, balance, and moderation, and had negative perceptions of school
lunch. In describing ideal body size, mothers expressed greater concern
for overweight, as well as ethno-cultural beauty standards, than
daughters. Mothers believed daughters should have a positive
relationship with food but also applied various portion control
strategies with them. Findings reveal how mothers' and daughters'
beliefs may influence daily food-related practices in adolescent girls.
Future studies may seek to investigate the role these factors may play
in determining weight status in adolescents in Hawai‘i, with findings to
be used to inform health promotion programs.
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