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Body image and dietary habits in adolescents: a systematic review.
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- Measuring body checking and avoidance in adolescents: validation of a behavioral questionnaire.BMC psychology · 2026Article
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- The Psychological Dimensions of Dieting: A Two-Phase Study on Body Appreciation, Nutritional Awareness and Mental Well-Being.Nutrients · 2026Article
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- Towards a Conceptual Participatory Framework to Promote Health Literacy in Adolescents by Integrating Self-Determination Theory and Game Design.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- The mediating and moderating roles of physical sub-health in the relationship between family functioning and mental health problems among Chinese adolescents.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Demographic and Family Factors Associated with Body Image Dissatisfaction among Adolescents in Tehran.Iranian journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
- Gender-specific differences in smartphone addiction, body image, eating disorders, and physical activity: a cross-sectional investigation.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Nutritional and behavioral determinants of overweight and obesity among school-aged children in Shandong Province, China: evidence from a large-scale cross-sectional study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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- Teenage Body Image Perception, Body-shaping Behavior, and Body Composition With Respect to Use of "Fitspiration": Exploratory Investigation Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Secular Trends in Dietary Patterns Among Korean Adolescents: Using Data From the 2007-2022 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Clinical nutrition research · 2025Article
- Assessment of Factors Associated with Misperception of Body Weight and Body Weight Modifications Intentions Among Adults from Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Compilation, Implementation and Evaluation of the Identity Body Education Program for Shahrekord High School Students.International journal of school health · 2025Article
- Understanding Barriers to Health Behaviours in 13-17-Year-Olds: A Whole Systems Approach in the Context of Obesity.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Longitudinal Associations Between Adolescents' mHealth App Use, Body Dissatisfaction, and Physical Self-Worth: Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Study.JMIR mental health · 2025Article
- "I Don't Have Time to Exercise": Determinants of Physical Activity and Diet Consumption Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Southern Tanzania - A Phenomenological Qualitative Study.HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Body as expression of psychiatric distress: insights from restrictive eating disorders, non-suicidal self-injuries, and suicide attempts.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
contextAdolescence is a critical developmental stage in which increasing concerns about body image (BI) coincide with the consolidation of dietary habits (DHs). Multiple studies have sought robust associations between BI and DHs to prevent unhealthy behaviors.
objectiveThe aim of this systematic review was to examine the available literature on the association between BI perception (BIP) and/or satisfaction (BIS) and DHs in adolescents. DATA SOURCES: A search was carried out of 5 electronic databases (PubMed, SciELO, Cochrane, Embase, and PsycInfo) using a combination of keywords (and synonyms) related to adolescence, BI, and diet. DATA EXTRACTION: Data screening, extraction, and quality assessment were performed independently by 2 investigators using the PRISMA and AXIS guidelines. DATA ANALYSIS: Of 2496 articles screened, 30 articles, published in English or Spanish, that evaluated the relationship between BI and DHs in adolescents aged between 10 years and 18 years, were included. A relationship between accurate BI perception in adolescents and healthy DHs was reported in 5 articles (16.2%). A relationship between overestimation of body weight in adolescents and healthy DHs was reported in 4 articles (13.3%). A relationship between underestimation of body weight and unhealthy DHs was reported in 8 articles (26.7%). In addition, 4 articles (13.3%) reported a relationship between BIS and healthy DHs. The desire to gain weight was associated with unhealthy DHs in 3 (10%) of the articles, while the desire to lose weight was related to healthy DHs in 3 (10%) of the articles and to unhealthy DHs in 3 (10%) other articles. There were also gender differences in the relationship between BIP or BIS and DHs.
conclusionAdolescents who underestimate their body weight tend to report less healthy DHs than body weight overestimators. Adolescents unsatisfied with their BI and with a drive for thinness frequently engage in DHs linked to losing weight. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO registration no. CRD42020184625.
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