Body Weight Misconception and Maintenance Among Female African American College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 698-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Jo Riggs ◽  
Bridget F. Melton ◽  
Lauren E. Bigham ◽  
Jian Zhang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
African American ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Body Weight Perception

The purpose of this study was to compare self-reported weight classifications with objectively measured body mass index (BMI) and weight management motivations among female African American (AA) students in a mid-size southeastern university in a rural setting. Participants were recruited from general health class to complete a brief survey, and their height/weight was measured. Chi-square tests were performed to investigate whether mismatch occurred between self-perceived weight classification and directly measured BMI, and the relationship between body weight loss effort and self-perceived body weight. Among the women who were classified as overweight or obese based on direct measurements, 29.63% and 11.59% felt they were normal weight, respectively. Almost one third of the overweight college females perceived their body weight incorrectly and body weight perception is a significant factor driving the body weight control efforts. Appropriate programs for body weight perception and weight control behavior for AA female college students should be developed and implemented.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index and Body Weight Perception among a Population of Female Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (E) ◽  
pp. 308-312
Author(s):  
Siham Lghoul ◽  
Mohamed Loukid ◽  
Mohamed Kamal Hilali
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Body Weight Perception ◽  
Physical Changes

BACKGROUND: Adolescence is associated with many physical changes, it is described as a period when body weight changes and is likely to become worrying for many adolescents. AIM: This study aims to evaluate associations between body weight perception and body mass index (BMI) among a population of female adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted from February to May 2017 among 12–19 years olds adolescents (n = 415) from high and middle school. BMI for age percentiles was calculated using the WHO AnthroPlus. Body weight perception was determined using an anonymous questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of misconception of body weight was 60%. The prevalence of misconception was positively associated with the participants age (p < 0.001), the occurrence of menarche (p < 0.05), the increasing of BMI (p < 0.001), and with habits diet satisfaction (p < 0.05). Overweighed participants and who’s with normal weight were more likely to perceive their weight incorrectly (p < 0.05). Furthermore, approximately 2.9% of participants underestimated their true body weight and 57.1% overestimated their weight. However, all participants with underweight had correctly perceived their body weight. Logistic regression showed that predictor factors of misconception weight were participant’s age and BMI. CONCLUSION: It is recommended to improve healthy programs in schools aimed at preventing body weight perception and eating problems among adolescents.

Social factors, weight perception, and weight control practices among adolescents in Mexico

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 939-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ietza Bojorquez ◽  
Jorge Villatoro ◽  
Marlene Delgadillo ◽  
Clara Fleiz ◽  
Diana Fregoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Body Weight Perception

We evaluated the association of social factors and weight control practices in adolescents, and the mediation of this association by weight perception, in a national survey of students in Mexico ( n = 28,266). We employed multinomial and Poisson regression models and Sobel’s test to assess mediation. Students whose mothers had a higher level of education were more likely to perceive themselves as overweight and also to engage in weight control practices. After adjusting for body weight perception, the effect of maternal education on weight control practices remained significant. Mediation tests were significant for boys and non-significant for girls.

scholarly journals Effects of Body Weight Perception and Goals on Consumption Behaviour among College Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Mardiyati ◽  
Weixing Song ◽  
Audrey Opoku‐Acheampong ◽  
Corey Miller ◽  
Tandalayo Kidd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Consumption Behaviour ◽  
Body Weight Perception

scholarly journals Body weight perception and body weight control behaviors in adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robson Frank ◽  
Gaia S. Claumann ◽  
Érico P.G. Felden ◽  
Diego A.S. Silva ◽  
Andreia Pelegrini
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Weight Control Behaviors ◽  
Body Weight Perception ◽  
Body Weight Control

scholarly journals Body Weight Perception and Weight Control Practices among Teenagers

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darshini Devi Bhurtun ◽  
Rajesh Jeewon
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Actual Weight ◽  
Body Weight Perception

Background. Weight-loss behaviours are highly prevalent among adolescents, and body weight perception motivates weight control practices. However, little is known about the association of body weight perception, and weight control practices among teenagers in Mauritius. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationships between actual body weight, body weight perception, and weight control practices among teenagers. Methods. A questionnaire-based survey was used to collect data on anthropometric measurements, weight perception and weight control practices from a sample of 180 male and female students (90 boys and 90 girls) aged between 13 and 18 years old. Results. Based on BMI, 11.7% of students were overweight. Overall, 43.3% of respondents reported trying to lose weight (61.1% girls and 25.6% boys). Weight-loss behaviours were more prevalent among girls. Among the weight-loss teens, 88.5% students perceived themselves as overweight even though only 19.2% were overweight. Reducing fat intake (84.6%), exercising (80.8%), and increasing intake of fruits and vegetables (73.1%) and decreasing intake of sugar (66.7%) were the most commonly reported methods to lose weight. Conclusion. Body weight perception was poorly associated with actual weight status. Gender difference was observed in body weight perception.

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