Joyce Slater, Bhanu Pilli, Aynslie Hinds, Alan Katz, Marcelo L Urquia, Julianne Sanguins, Chris Green, Jaime Cidro, Dan Chateau, Nathan Nickel
Adolescence is a vital period of growth and development, both of which are dependent on adequate nutrition; however, concerns persist about poor nutrition and inappropriate food behaviours. In addition to nutrition assessment, the context of food and health behaviour is necessary to understand how dietary choices are shaped and related to diet quality. This study describes food-related behaviours and health indicators associated with dietary quality among adolescents in Manitoba, Canada. A stratified two-stage sampling method was used to collect data on the diet, food behaviours and health indicators of 1587 grade nine students...
January 21, 2023: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health