Browsing Institutt for helse- og omsorgsfag by Author "Sand, Anne-Sofie"

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    • Fra overvektig til normalvektig : En kvalitativ studie av varig vektnedgang. 

      Sand, Anne-Sofie (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05-06)
      Sammendrag Tema for denne masterstudien er varig vektnedgang og livsstilsfaktorer. Hensikten har vært å få en dypere forståelse av prosessen bak en overgang fra å være overvektig til å forbli normalvektig. Vi ser at antallet overvektige øker dramatisk verden over, men likevel er det noen som går mot strømmen og oppnår en varig, gunstig vektnedgang. Ved å søke i Tromsøundersøkelsens database ble ...

    • Motivation and obstacles for weight management among young women - a qualitative study with a public health focus - the Tromsø study: Fit Futures 

      Sand, Anne-Sofie; Emaus, Nina; Lian, Olaug S (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-08)
      Background: <br>Due to a worldwide increase in overweight and obesity, weight-management through lifestyle changes has become an important public health issue. Adolescents and young adults comprise a vulnerable group. The transition into adulthood represents a stage in life when establishing good lifestyle habits for the future is important. The aim of this study was to explore motivation and ...

    • Overweight and obesity in young adult women: A matter of health or appearance? The Tromsø study: Fit futures 

      Sand, Anne-Sofie; Emaus, Nina; Lian, Olaug S (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-22)
      With the increasing number of overweight and obese people, there is a growing public health concern and focus on body size and lifestyle issues, especially in the media. Young adult women comprise a vulnerable group regarding issues of weight balance and appearance. The aim of the study was to examine the experiences of young women on how this focus influences their attitudes concerning weight ...