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  • Title: Alternative high school students: prevalence and correlates of overweight.
    Author: Kubik MY, Davey C, Fulkerson JA, Sirard J, Story M, Arcan C.
    Journal: Am J Health Behav; 2009; 33(5):600-9. PubMed ID: 19296750.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence and correlates of overweight among adolescents attending alternative high schools (AHS). METHODS: AHS students (n=145) from 6 schools completed surveys and anthropometric measures. Cross-sectional associations were assessed using mixed model multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Among students, 42% were overweight, with female, low-income and racial/ethnic minorities disproportionately affected. The odds of being overweight were significantly associated with self-described health status, social support, family meals, intentions to eat healthy at school, and use of healthy weight management strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Overweight was prevalent among AHS students and requires further study. Correlates provide targets for future research.
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