Navigating Personal, Social, and Environmental Obstacles to Healthy Lifestyle in Jordanian Adolescents

Conclusion: These barriers may contribute to increasing childhood obesity rates in Jordan. Future interventions should prioritize creating a supportive environment that respects cultural norms, emphasizing high-quality parks, nutrition and sports education, healthier food options, student motivation...

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Main Authors: Rula A. Amr, Ahmed M. Al-Smadi, Nanda Alqutob, Rand T. Akasheh
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/tswj/8889672
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author Rula A. Amr
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description Conclusion: These barriers may contribute to increasing childhood obesity rates in Jordan. Future interventions should prioritize creating a supportive environment that respects cultural norms, emphasizing high-quality parks, nutrition and sports education, healthier food options, student motivation, and park visits. Community engagement is crucial for fostering healthier lifestyles among Jordanian youth.
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spelling doaj-art-5d5a4488056245e894aa3515654bc90c2025-02-07T00:47:29ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2025-01-01202510.1155/tswj/8889672Navigating Personal, Social, and Environmental Obstacles to Healthy Lifestyle in Jordanian AdolescentsRula A. Amr0Ahmed M. Al-Smadi1Nanda Alqutob2Rand T. Akasheh3Department of Nutrition and Health PsychologyNursing DepartmentDepartment of Nutrition and Health PsychologyDepartment of Nutrition and Health PsychologyConclusion: These barriers may contribute to increasing childhood obesity rates in Jordan. Future interventions should prioritize creating a supportive environment that respects cultural norms, emphasizing high-quality parks, nutrition and sports education, healthier food options, student motivation, and park visits. Community engagement is crucial for fostering healthier lifestyles among Jordanian youth.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/tswj/8889672
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title_short Navigating Personal, Social, and Environmental Obstacles to Healthy Lifestyle in Jordanian Adolescents
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