Research led by Associate Professor Rachel Widome showed nearly 30% of teens studied reported getting less than seven hours of sleep per night.
adolescent health
Body dissatisfaction begins before adolescence, remains constant into adulthood
The Project EAT study co-authored by Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer found that 95% of those surveyed experienced nearly constant levels of high or low body dissatisfaction from adolescence into adulthood.
Playing Video “Exergames” May Help Girls Be More Active
A study using Project EAT data shows girls who play physical activity video games tend to spend higher amounts of time engaging in vigorous activity overall.
Yoga Improves Body Satisfaction Among Young People
Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer found that adolescents and young adults practicing yoga experience increased body satisfaction — especially if they had poor body image prior to starting yoga.
Later School Start Times Better for Adolescent Development
A study by PhD student Aaron Berger and Associate Professor Rachel Widome confirms that later school day start times are associated with improved mental and behavioral health for adolescents.
A Majority of TV Shows Viewed by Adolescents Depict Alcohol or Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
A new Project EAT study shows that almost half of the beverages shown in popular television shows viewed by adolescents contained alcohol.
Avoiding Weight Gain Starts in Adolescence
Adolescent Snacking Likely Contributes to Poor Diet, but is Not Related to Being Overweight
Study shows importance of caregiver’s role in fostering academic success among African American youth
Behavioral and environmental factors play a role in obesity remission in adolescents
Study: High body satisfaction among overweight girls associated with less weight gain over time
Study Shows Disordered Eating Still a Major Issue for American Teens
A new School of Public Health study shows disordered eating behaviors remain a major health issue for teens despite a recent drop in their prevalence–and shaming messages promoting weight…
