authoritative, authoritarian permissive and neglectful. The majority of studies show that authoritative parenting, characterized by high warmth and high control, is associated with lower obesity risk and healthier weight-related behaviors among adolescents. While adolescents with authoritative parents have been found to report higher overall life satisfaction, it is also possible that an authoritative parenting style may be associated with increased satisfaction with their relationship with their parents, which may be associated with healthier weight-related behaviors and outcomes