Eating Behavior and BMI in Adolescent Survivors of Brain Tumor and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Conclusions: Overweight/obese survivors may attempt to purposefully restrict their food intake and rely less on physiological cues to regulate consumption. Survivors should be screened at follow-up for weight-related concerns.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing - February 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Hansen, J. A., Stancel, H. H., Klesges, L. M., Tyc, V. L., Hinds, P. S., Wu, S., Hudson, M. M., Kahalley, L. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research