What is it about?
In Indonesia, many teenagers are facing the challenge of obesity. We wanted to understand what influences their eating habits. We found that what teens believe about their weight and how they see their ideal body image play a big role.This publication is crucial for addressing adolescent obesity in Indonesia
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Why is it important?
In a time when addressing adolescent obesity is of paramount importance, our research stands out as a timely and region-specific contribution that can make a real difference in improving the health and well-being of Indonesian teens. This unique and timely perspective is likely to attract a wide readership among those invested in combatting this public health challenge.
Perspectives
This publication is crucial for addressing adolescent obesity in Indonesia. It focuses on individual beliefs and body image, providing insights that can shape effective interventions. Tailoring strategies to the Indonesian context is emphasized, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and policymakers dedicated to tackling this pressing issue.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Eating behavior control model in obese adolescents based on individual beliefs and ideal body image, International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, January 2015, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System,
DOI: 10.5455/ijmsph.2015.05112014152.
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