Magazine article from our research archive:
|
|
Adolescent girls' body perceptions as a result of sport participation.(Research Works)(Report)
- Article from:
-
JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation &Dance
- Article date:
-
February 1, 2007
- Author:
-
|
Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2007 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
What Was the Question?
Eating disorders and distorted body images are an increasing problem for adolescent girls today. Data show that five to 10 percent of girls from the general population suffer from eating disorders, and that 16 to 27 percent of female athletes suffer from disordered eating behavior. According to a study done by Crissey and Honea (2006), whether a sport is popularly regarded as "feminine" or "masculine" can affect these data in a positive or negative manner. Specifically, they hypothesized that "girls in stereotypically feminine sports ... will be more likely (a) to think they are overweight, (b) to try and lose weight, and (c) to use multiple, or ...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
|
'Tobacco diet' is a terrible way to try to lose weight
Post-Tribune (IN);
November 22, 2003 ;
433 words
......25 pounds overweight. I've tried to lose weight by eating correctly and exercising...else to cause me to ditch my plan to lose weight. I guess I just don't have any willpower...my friends said her mother couldn't lose weight until someone convinced her to take...
|
|
Lose weight on a crash diet? Fat chance.
The Daily Mail (London, England);
October 16, 2007 ;
397 words
......others fighting the flab isthe best way to lose weight. Most women have attempted to lose weight at some point in their lives, and themajority...progress was watched by others trying to lose weight - thanself-monitored diets. Dietary expert...
|
|
CDC: Obese Not Being Told to Lose Weight
AP Online;
April 21, 2004 ;
273 words
......not advising their obese patients to lose weight despite a national obesity epidemic...doctors told their obese patients to lose weight in 2000, a decrease from 42.5 percent...Meanwhile, patients who were advised to lose weight were nearly three times more likely...
|
|
Many U.S. doctors are not advising obese patients to lose weight
AP Worldstream;
April 19, 2004 ;
277 words
......not advising their obese patients to lose weight despite a national obesity epidemic...doctors told their obese patients to lose weight in 2000, a decrease from 42.5 percent...Meanwhile, patients who were advised to lose weight were nearly three times more likely...
|
|
STUDY: KIDS SMOKE TO LOSE WEIGHT
Post-Tribune (IN);
October 5, 1999 ;
402 words
......think smoking cigarettes might help them lose weight, a new study suggests. The study in...And those who were doing something to lose weight were more likely to smoke than those...what, if anything, they were doing to lose weight. They were also asked if they smoked...
|
|
DIET COACH: How can I lose weight without exercise? Diet coach JUDY CITRON...
Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England);
February 6, 2005 ;
401 words
......REALLY haven't got time to exercise but I must lose weight. Is it still possible? TINA, Dudley A THE...if you eat less and do more, you should lose weight. So if you choose to lose weight by paying attention to only one side of the...
|
|
500 audition to lose weight in reality show
New Straits Times;
January 23, 2006 ;
302 words
......Straits Times 01-23-2006 500 audition to lose weight in reality show Edition: Main/Lifestyle...Hezeri said: "I have been trying to lose weight for many years. I want to make it through...comprehensive fitness and nutrition regime to lose weight. Nancie Foo, co-owner of the show's...
|
|
Lose weight and still eat like a king.(Features)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England);
May 21, 2002 ;
412 words
......still seems the most effective way to lose weight is to cut back on the carbohydrates...prayers. On the cover it promises that to lose weight quickly, easily and permanently you...fat-making process and therefore you lose weight. Dr Clark hit lucky through his research...
|
|
Lose weight the CN way
New Straits Times;
April 7, 2002 ;
406 words
......Abdul Razak New Straits Times 04-07-2002 Lose weight the CN way Byline: Arni Abdul Razak...or extra weight. But one can actually lose weight - by exercising regularly, dieting or...However, at CH Health and Beauty, one can lose weight without so much hassle, thanks to technology...
|
|
Vic: NY resolutions to lose weight look doomed to fail
AAP General News (Australia);
January 17, 2008 ;
700+ words
......Australia) 01-17-2008 Vic: NY resolutions to lose weight look doomed to fail By Jeff Turnbull...Christmas. So, make a resolution to lose weight in 2008. Despite good intentions, chances...half of Australian women who resolve to lose weight want to lose more than 10kg. Obesity...
|
|
20ST STEPHEN TO GET STOMACH STAPLED; EXCLUSIVE BBC star arranges operation...
The Mirror (London, England);
March 28, 2006 ;
266 words
......stomach stapled in a desperate attempt to lose weight. The award-winning radio and TV presenter...forward now. He has tried everything to lose weight and nothing has worked. He's reached...helps the person eat less and therefore lose weight. Nolan recently told the Daily Mirror...
|
|
Health Zone: 25 great dieting fibs exposed; MYTHS WE SWALLOW IN THE BATTLE...
The Mirror (London, England);
January 13, 2000 ;
700+ words
......500,000 members. Yet ideas on how to lose weight seem to change almost every week. Don...out carbohydrates is the best way to lose weight. LEAVING out carbohydrates in your diet...pounds. 8 YOU have to be on a diet to lose weight. THE best way to lose weight is when...
|
|
Choosing the right diet to lose weight. (Information from Your Family...
American Family Physician;
January 1, 2003 ;
381 words
...What kind of diet will help me lose weight? Many diets can help you lose weight. However, going on a diet is not the best answer...back after you go off the diet. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to change much more...
|
|
Make a New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight; ChangeOne: The Breakthrough...
PR Newswire;
December 19, 2002 ;
460 words
......the #1 New Year's Resolution is to lose weight, and more often than not, it's also...This year, keep your resolution to lose weight with ChangeOne, Reader's Digest's first...suggests following these simple steps to lose weight: * Eat breakfast. Eating breakfast gives...
|
|
Survey Finds America's Struggle With Losing Weight and Keeping It Off...
PR Newswire;
January 27, 2005 ;
557 words
......obesity, most Americans are unable to lose weight and keep it off. Alarmingly, while most...61 percent of Americans would like to lose weight, and half (49 percent) find the process...underscored by the amount of people who lose weight but put the pounds back on over time...
|
See all results.
Or, try our
Advanced Search.
|