Impact of Low Carbohydrate and High Protein Fad Diets on Prevalence of Obesity in College Students

Padmini Shankar, Macaulay Okwuokenye, Laura H Gunn, Diana Botnaru, Suman Ahuja

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Abstract

Presentation given at National Youth-At-Risk Conference.

This presentation has three objectives: (1) to increase knowledge and awareness of the prevalence of overweight/obesity among youth today, (2) to share information on attitudes, awareness and behavior patterns of college students who resort to fad diets in order to maintain ideal body weight, and (3) to disseminate research from evidence- based programs that are effective in combating overweight/obesity among youth.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Mar 1 2012
EventNational Youth at Risk Conference -
Duration: Mar 6 2012 → …

Conference

ConferenceNational Youth at Risk Conference
Period03/6/12 → …

DC Disciplines

  • Kinesiology
  • Medicine and Health Sciences

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