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ArticleOsong public health and research perspectives2021

Sex differences in weight perception and weight gain among Black college students in the USA.

Jounghee Lee, Jaesin Sa, Jean-Philippe Chaput, James Heimdal, Beatrice Nelson, Beom-Young Cho, Elizabeth Kwon

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7 authors at 7 institutions in 3 countries.

Jounghee LeeDepartment of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, Korea.
Jaesin SaCollege of Education and Health Sciences, Touro University, Vallejo, CA, USA.
Jean-Philippe ChaputDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
James HeimdalDepartment of Human Performance and Sport Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA.
Beatrice NelsonDepartment of Kinesiology, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD, USA.
Beom-Young ChoDivision of Public Health Sciences, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Elizabeth KwonDepartment of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
Kunsan National University · KRTennessee State University · USTouro University California · USUniversity of Georgia · USUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore · USUniversity of Ottawa · CAWashington University in St. Louis · US

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Abstract

objectiveThe aims of this study were to examine the prevalence of overweight/obesity and to explore sex differences in body weight perceptions and correlates of weight gain among Black students at 2 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the USA.

methodsParticipants completed a paper-based survey, and their height and weight were measured (67% completion rate).

resultsThe overweight and obesity rates were 33.8% and 26.9%, respectively. More females than males accurately assessed their weight (p < 0.05). Body weight underestimation was associated with male sex, excellent/very good perceived overall health, and not being informed by a doctor of having overweight or obesity (p < 0.01). Higher odds of ≥5% weight gain were related to female sex, living on campus, and not being informed by a doctor of having overweight or obesity (p < 0.05).

conclusionGiven the high overweight and obesity rates among Black students, HBCUs in the USA should develop intervention strategies for the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. College health educators at HBCUs need to provide regular check-ups or health screenings that help male students perceive their weight accurately and prevent weight underestimation. It is important for HBCUs to monitor and address weight gain among Black students as early as possible.

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ObesitySex characteristicsStudentsUniversitiesWeight gainWeight perception

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