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The influence of gender stereotypes on eating habits among Costa Rican adolescents
(American Journal of Health Promotion, 2015-05-01)
Purpose. To identify the influence of gender stereotypes on eating habits among Costa Rican adolescents. Design. Qualitative, descriptive research was used in this study. Setting. Adolescents and parents were recruited ...
Barriers to and Suggestions for a Healthful, Active Lifestyle as Perceived by Rural and Urban Costa Rican Adolescents
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2009)
An inactive lifestyle is considered one
of the leading causes of obesity and
other chronic diseases.1 An active lifestyle, in contrast, is a broad concept
that incorporates exercise, recreational
activities, household ...