ArticleJournal of epidemiology2017
Self-perception of weight status and its association with weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among Chinese children in Guangzhou.
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- Nutrition Education Practices of Health Teachers from Shanghai K-12 Schools: The Current Status, Barriers and Willingness to Teach.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours Related to Weight Control and Body-Image Perceptions among Chinese High School Students.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2019Article
- Weight Perception, Weight Control Intentions, and Dietary Intakes among Adolescents Ages 10⁻15 Years in the United States.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Incidence of childhood overweight and obesity and its association with weight-related attitudes and behaviors in China: a national longitudinal study.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2018Article
- Body Weight Perception and Weight Loss Practices among Private College Students in Kelantan State, Malaysia.Korean journal of family medicine · 2018Article
- Body Weight Misperception and Its Association with Unhealthy Eating Behaviors among Adolescents in China.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundHow weight perception influences weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in Chinese children is unknown. We investigated self-perception of body weight and its correlates, and analyzed the relationship between weight perception and weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in children in Guangzhou, China.
methodsWe assessed self-reported weight perception, weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in 3752 children aged 7-12 years. Underweight or overweight was defined using the Chinese criteria based on body mass index (BMI). Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to assess correlates of weight underestimation.
resultsIn total, 27.3% of children underestimated and 6.7% overestimated their weight status. Weight underestimation was common among normal-weight (34.1%) and overweight children (25.3%). Older age, female sex, and child BMI z-score were negatively associated with normal-weight children's underestimation, whereas older age, paternal obesity, maternal obesity, and child BMI z-score were negatively associated with overweight children's underestimation. Correct answers on weight-related knowledge questions ranged from 81.5% to 98.6% and did not differ by weight perception within BMI categories. Although negative perceivers (i.e., those who perceived themselves as underweight or overweight) had a higher intention to change weight, they behaved more unhealthily on fruit intake, breakfast, screen time, and daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activities time than counterparts.
conclusionWeight underestimation was prevalent in normal-weight and overweight children in Guangzhou. Negative perceivers had stronger willingness to change weight but tended to behave more unhealthily on certain behaviors than positive perceivers. Childhood obesity interventions should incorporate health education and practical support to promote healthy eating and physical activity.
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