ArticleBMJ open2020
Weight perceptions in older adults: findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
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- The Perception of Overweight and Obesity among South African Adults: Implications for Intervention Strategies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Perceived discrimination in middle-aged and older adults: Comparison between England and the United States.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Views of Own Body Weight and the Perceived Risks of Developing Obesity and NCDs in South African Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore weight perceptions in a large, nationally representative sample of older adults, and the extent to which they differ according to age and perceived health status.
settingEngland.
participants5240 men and women (≥50 years old) participating in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (2016/2017).
main outcome measuresWeight perception was self-reported as too heavy, too light or about right.
resultsThe majority of older adults endorsed a weight perception that matched their (objectively measured) body mass index (BMI) classification. However, 1 in 10 (9.9%) older adults classified by BMI as normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m
conclusionOlder adults' perceptions of their own weight generally correspond with traditional BMI cut-offs for normal weight, overweight and obesity. However, a substantial minority 'underestimate' their weight status, with those at the upper end of the age spectrum and those in poorer health more likely to do so.
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