D. Neumark-Sztainer

Publications
Influence

Individual and environmental influences on adolescent eating behaviors.

M. Story, D. Neumark-Sztainer, S. French
Psychology
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
1 March 2002

Emerging Adulthood and College‐aged Youth: An Overlooked Age for Weight‐related Behavior Change

Melissa C. Nelson, M. Story, N. Larson, D. Neumark-Sztainer, L. Lytle
Psychology
Obesity
1 October 2008

Describing emerging adulthood as a developmentally unique life stage is described, epidemiologic evidence documenting adverse changes in diet, physical activity, and weight during this stage is highlighted, and the influence of food and beverage marketing targeting emerging adults is discussed to illustrate the need for health promotion and intervention efforts that could target young adults through settings such as postsecondary institutions.

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Prevalence and risk and protective factors related to disordered eating behaviors among adolescents: relationship to gender and ethnicity.

J. Croll, D. Neumark-Sztainer, M. Story, M. Ireland
Psychology, Medicine
The Journal of adolescent health : official…
1 August 2002

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Factors influencing food choices of adolescents: findings from focus-group discussions with adolescents.

D. Neumark-Sztainer, M. Story, C. Perry, M. Casey
Medicine
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
1 August 1999

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Weight-teasing among adolescents: correlations with weight status and disordered eating behaviors

D. Neumark-Sztainer, N. Falkner, M. Story, C. Perry, P. Hannan, S. Mulert
Medicine, Psychology
International Journal of Obesity
2002

Many adolescents, in particular those who are overweight, report being teased about their weight and being bothered by the teasing, which is associated with disordered eating behaviors that may place overweight youth at increased risk for weight gain.

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Food preparation by young adults is associated with better diet quality.