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Barriers to and Suggestions for a Healthful, Active Lifestyle as Perceived by Rural and Urban Costa Rican Adolescents
Monge-Rojas, Rafael; Garita Arce, Carlos; Sánchez López, Marta; Colón Ramos, Uriyoán (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 ... -
The influence of gender stereotypes on eating habits among Costa Rican adolescents
Monge-Rojas, Rafael; Fuster, Tamara; Sánchez López, Marta; Garita, Carlos; Smith-Castro, Vanesa; Valverde-Cerros, Oscar; Colon-Ramos, Uriyoán (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 ...