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Weight status perception and weight loss intention among urban youth.
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- The Meaning and Factors That Influence the Concept of Body Image: Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography from the Perspectives of Adolescents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- How do electronic personal health information technologies enhance obesity prevention behaviors? Examining the roles of obesity risk perception and body weight.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Racial differences in weight perception among Black and White women diagnosed with breast cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Article
- Weight Misperception is Prevalent Among Turkish Adults and Associated with Higher Age, Body Mass Index and Lower Education Status.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2024Article
- Weight Perception and Weight Control Behavior among Florida High School Students.Health behavior and policy review · 2022Article
- Association between bodyweight perception, nutritional status, and weight control practices: A cross-sectional analysis from the Chilean Health Survey 2016-2017.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Self-Perception and Self-Acceptance Are Related to Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors in Catalan Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimWe explored associations of weight perception with measured weight status and weight loss intention among urban youth.
methodsThis community surveillance project included 317 youth (10-19 years, 64% black) who answered YRBSS questions and underwent measurements of height and weight.
resultsWeight misperception was observed among 47% of participants; 41% underestimated and 6% overestimated their weight status. Among youth with overweight and obesity, however, 72% misperceived their weight status; those with accurate perception were more likely to report trying to lose weight.
conclusionAddressing weight status misperceptions may be essential when advocating lifestyle behavior change to promote healthful body weight among youth.
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