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Patterns of weight control behavior persisting beyond young adulthood: Results from a 15-year longitudinal study.

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Abstract
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Dieting and unhealthy weight control behaviors have been associated with negative outcomes. Most research has examined the prevalence of these behaviors in adolescence and young adulthood. Less is known about whether they persist further into adulthood. We examined patterns of weight control behaviors beyond young adulthood using data from 1,455 males and females participating in Project EAT (Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults), a 15-year population-based, longitudinal study.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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The International journal of eating disorders
Volume
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51
Issue
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9
Number of Pages
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1090-1097
ISSN Number
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0276-3478
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22963
DOI
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10.1002/eat.22963
Short Title
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Int J Eat Disord
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