Health Behavior: New Research

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of health behaviour. Topics discussed include the role of fitness classes in the development of eating disorders among women; first year university female students’ lifestyles and attitudes towards health risk and preventive measures; an examination of the extensive cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence that links traditional screen-time to paediatric obesity; gender issue implications on health; and health promotion messages used to inform the population about important health issues and to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviours and avoid unhealthy behaviours.