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OBJECTIVES: To examine social disparities and behavioral correlates
of overweight and obesity over time among college students. METHODS: Multilevel
analyses of BMI, physical activity, and television viewing from 2 representative
surveys of US college students (n=24,613). RESULTS: Overweight and obesity increased
over time and were higher among males, African Americans, and students of lower
socioeconomic position and lower among Asians. Television viewing and in activity
were associated with obesity, and disparities in these behaviors partially accounted
for excess weight among African Americans. CONCLUSIONS: Social disparities in
overweight and obesity exist among college students. Promoting physical activity
and reducing television viewing may counteract increasing trends.
Key Words: Athletics; Other high risk behaviors
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