Table 2 Adolescents’ weight loss attempts
From: Differing views regarding diet and physical activity: adolescents versus parents’ perspectives
Question: How did you (your adolescent) try to lose weight? (check all that apply) | Adolescent (N = 18) N (%) | Parent about Adolescent (N = 13) N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ate more fruits, vegetables, and salads | 14 (78) | 6 (46) |
Increased moderate physical activity, such as walking | 11 (62) | 3 (23) |
Ate less sugar, candy, or sweets | 11 (62) | 4 (31) |
Switched to foods with lower calories | 10 (55) | 6 (46) |
Ate less junk food or fast food | 10 (55) | 9 (69) |
Switched to foods with fewer carbohydrates (carbs) | 8 (44) | 6 (46) |
Started an exercise regimen, such as running or going to the gym | 7 (32) | 6 (46) |
Switched to foods with less fat | 5 (28) | 4 (31) |
Joined a weight loss program such as Weight Watchers | 0 | 0 |
No answer | 0 | 1 (7) |