Disparities in Overweight and Obesity Among US College Students

Overview

Journal Am J Health Behav

Date 2007 May 22

PMID 17511571

Citations 33

Authors

Toben F Nelson

Steven L Gortmaker

S V Subramanian

Lilian Cheung

Henry Wechsler

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Abstract

Objectives: To examine social disparities and behavioral correlates of overweight and obesity over time among college students.

Methods: Multilevel analyses of BMI, physical activity, and television viewing from 2 representative surveys of US college students (n=24,613).

Results: Overweight and obesity increased over time and were higher among males, African Americans, and students of lower socioeconomic position and lower among Asians. Television viewing and in activity were associated with obesity, and disparities in these behaviors partially accounted for excess weight among African Americans.

Conclusions: Social disparities in overweight and obesity exist among college students. Promoting physical activity and reducing television viewing may counteract increasing trends.

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