2: Weight-Related Behaviors of Homeless High School Students
Description:
We obtained questionnaire data from 3,522 9th through 12th grade students who participated in the 2005 Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Students self-reported height and weight. Questions regarding disordered eating behaviors measured vomiting AOR laxative use (purging), foregoing food for at least 24 hours (fasting), and use of diet pills, all in the past 30 days for the purpose of weight loss AOR maintenance. Food intake patterns (frequency of eating fruits, vegetables, and breakfast in the past week) were assessed. Hours per day of television viewing were also assessed. Homeless status was assessed with a question determining primary nighttime residence and defined in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (as stated in the No Child Left Behind Act) of January 2002. Multivariable logistic and linear regressions, controlling for gender, race/ethnicity, and grade level, were performed to compare indicators of weight status, disordered eating, nutritional intake, and TV viewing by homeless status. Analyses were weighted and adjusted for the multistage complex sampling design. (abstract from the article)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2008
Volume:
42
Issue:
2
Pages:
9
Location:
Boston