Year of Publication
2003
Date of Thesis
09-2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Exercise and Sport Sciences
Subject Categories
Obesity in childhood -- Psychological aspects; Obesity in adolescence -- Psychological aspects; Children -- Nutrition; Adolescence -- Nutrition; Parents -- Health and hygiene
Abstract
This study evaluated the contribution of parental factors related to eating behavior and physical activity level on the development of childhood obesity. The survey instrument was designed to assess parent and child eating behavior and physical activity, parental control of child eating behavior and physical activity, and parental attitudes toward their own and their child's weight status, eating behavior and physical activity.
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Recommended Citation
Miner, Jennifer L., "Parental factors contributing to childhood obesity" (2003). Ithaca College Theses. 182.
https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/ic_theses/182