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Obesity, dietary choices, and sociocultural influences among Fijian adolescents

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posted on 2014-11-01, 00:00 authored by J Wate
Obesity contributes to early deaths from non-communicable diseases in all Pacific Islands populations. Fiji is no exception; the prevalence of overweight and obesity has tripled since 1993 in both ethnic groups to different extents. This thesis provides better understanding of dietary patterns and relationships with body weight in adolescents, and their sociocultural influences, in order to identify effective and appropriate messages and messengers to motivate adolescents to improve their diets.

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xxiii, 331 pages : illustrations, map, tables, graphs (some coloured)

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  • Yes

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thesis

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thesis

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eng

Degree type

Research doctorate

Degree name

PhD

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The Author. All Rights Reserved

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B Swinburn, W Snowdon, M Nichols, H Mavoa

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Faculty of Health

School

School of Health and Social Development

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