What are the correlates of body image distortion and dissatisfaction among school-adolescents?

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Houda Ben Ayed ◽  
Sourour Yaich ◽  
Maissa Ben Jemaa ◽  
Mariem Ben Hmida ◽  
Maroua Trigui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Image Distortion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Body Image Distortion ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Abstract Background Body image is considered as central to many aspects of human functioning including emotions, thoughts, behaviors and relationships. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of body image distortion and dissatisfaction among adolescents and to assess their main determinants. Methods This was a cross-sectional school-based study conducted among school-adolescents in the south of Tunisia, between October 2017 and February 2018. Results Among 1210 school-adolescents, body image distortion and dissatisfaction prevalence were 44.8% and 42.4%, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that being in the 16–18 years age group [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.28, p = 0.046], low family financial situation (AOR = 1.88, p = 0.014), as well as high frequency of eating pasta (AOR = 1.3, p = 0.04) and fast-food consumption (AOR = 1.7, p = 0.042) were independently associated with under-estimated body image. Skipping breakfast (AOR = 1.9, p = 0.017) and having one obese parent (AOR = 1.9, p = 0.01) were independently associated with higher frequency of over-estimated body image. Regarding body image dissatisfaction, independent factors associated with desire to lose weight were: female gender (AOR = 1.53, p = 0.007), high income family financial situation (AOR = 2.1, p = 0.008) and having one parent who is obese (AOR = 2.21, p < 0.001). However, frequent fast-food consumption (AOR = 1.9, p = 0.038) and eating between meals (AOR = 1.57, p = 0.01) were independently associated with a higher desire to gain weight. Conclusions Our study highlighted that the prevalence of body image distortion and dissatisfaction were substantially high among adolescents. Their determinants included socio-demographic factors and lifestyle behaviors. Increased awareness among parents, educators and public health planners may help adolescents improve accuracy of body image attitudes.

scholarly journals What are the determinants of body image distortion and dissatisfaction among Tunisian teenagers?

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Ben Ayed ◽  
J Jedidi ◽  
F Cheikhrouhou ◽  
A Ayadi ◽  
S Yaich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Abstract Background Body image (BI) is considered as central to many aspects of human functioning including emotions, thoughts, behaviors and relationships. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the main determinants of distortion and dissatisfaction among teenagers. Methods This was a cross-sectional school-based study using a self-administered questionnaire, conducted among a randomized sample of 1300 school-adolescents in Southern Tunisia, 2018. BI perception was assessed by the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale. Results Among 1210 respondents (93%), BI distortion and dissatisfaction prevalence were 44.8% and 42.4%, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that 16-18 years age group (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)=1.28; p = 0.046), low family financial situation (AOR=1.88; p = 0.014), as well as high frequency of eating pasta (AOR=1.3;p=0.04) and fast-food consumption (AOR=1.7;p=0.042) were independently associated with under-estimated BI. Skipping breakfast (AOR=1.9; p = 0.017) and having one obese parent (AOR=1.9;p=0.01) were independently associated with higher frequency of over-estimated BI. For BI dissatisfaction, independent factors associated with desire to lose weight were female gender (AOR=1.53; p = 0.007), high family financial situation (AOR= 2.1,p=0.008) and having one parent obese (AOR=2.21,p&lt;0.001). Frequent fast-food consumption (AOR=1.9, p = 0.038) and eating between meals (AOR=1.57,p=0.01) were associated with higher desire to gain weight. Conclusions Our study highlighted a substantially high prevalence of BI distortion and dissatisfaction among adolescents. Their determinants included socio-demographic factors and lifestyle behaviors. Increased awareness among parents and public health planners may help adolescents improve accuracy of BI attitudes. Key messages BI distortion and dissatisfaction are pervasive problems that increased negative affect in adolescents. Promotion of healthy lifestyle including balanced diet and physical activity is warranted.

scholarly journals Body image dissatisfaction and distortion among food service workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Alessandra dos Santos Nazaret ◽  
Priscila Moreira de Lima Pereira ◽  
Ariele Edna Cristina Souza ◽  
Patricia Aparecida Fontes Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Image Distortion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Body Image Distortion

Background: People manifest a growing concern with their bodies due to health-related or esthetic reasons which contributes to increase their body dissatisfaction and distortion. Objective: To analyze weight gain, body image dissatisfaction and distortion among employees of a university restaurant in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional study in which we analyzed the participants’ body weight, height and body mass index. Body image dissatisfaction and distortion were investigated with a figure scale. We administered a questionnaire to investigate weight gain and changes in dietary habits since starting in the job. Sample characteristics and factors related to body image dissatisfaction are described as frequencies and were compared by means of the χ2 test with software SPPS version 17.0. Results: We analyzed 46 employees (82.61% female) 63% of whom gained weight since starting in the job, 3.4 kg on average. Women reported having acquired poorer dietary habits. About 68.4% of the women and 75% of the men exhibited overweight. All the women (100%) and 50% of the men reported body image dissatisfaction and 76.3 and 50% respectively a desire to lose weight. We found a high prevalence of body image distortion, of 94.7% for the women and 100% for the men. Conclusion: Weight gain, changes in dietary habits, body image distortion and dissatisfaction point to the need for dietary and nutritional educational programs which promote healthy eating habits and changes in behavior relating to diet and body image.

Body-Image Distortion and Dissatisfaction in University Students

1986 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 907-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriett M. Mable ◽  
William D. G. Balance ◽  
Richard J. Galgan
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Image Distortion ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Sex Role Orientation ◽  
Body Image Distortion ◽  
Personality Variables

The present study investigated body-image distortion and body-image dissatisfaction for a sample of 75 male and 75 female university students, in relation to personality variables implicated in the literature, such as sex-role orientation, self-esteem, locus of control, and depression. Women perceived their weight deviation from the norm at over 15% above their actual deviation, whereas men distorted less than 1%. In a multiple regression analysis, none of the personality measures correlated significantly with body-image distortion; however, sex of subject accounted for 25% of its variance. Body dissatisfaction was significantly associated with low self-esteem, externality, depression, and distortion. The relationship between body-image distortion and dissatisfaction, although significant, was surprisingly small Apparently, these two aspects of body-image disturbance represent quite distinct constructs.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of obesity, overweight and weight awareness among the students of a private medical college in Khulna

Mediscope ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Md Abul Hasanat ◽  
Silvia Paroi ◽  
Arifa Begum ◽  
Umme Salma ◽  
Syeda Farzana Yeasmin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Background: Medical education is stressful throughout the whole course. Due to the medical curriculum and the examination pattern leads to psychological stress. Stressful condition leads to irregularity in diet, frequent fast food consumption & lack of exercise, each being considered as an important risk factor leading to overweight and obesity. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of obesity, overweight and weight awareness among the medical students. Objectives: Determination of BMI status of undergraduate medical students to evaluate their weight awareness, prevalence of overweight and obesity and also find out the relationship of the following risk factors with obesity & overweight; i) Opinion about self-image, ii) Physical activity and iii) Frequency of fast food consumption. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on 131 preclinical medical students of Ad-din Akij Medical College, Khulna from January 2018 to April 2018. Height and weight of 131 preclinical students were measured and Body Mass Index was calculated and categorized according to WHO criteria. Results: Out of 131 students 62% come under normal weight category, 21% come under overweight category, 10% come under obese category and 7% come under underweight category. Conclusion: Overweight is a rising problem among the medical students. Sedentary life style and frequency of fast food consumption was high among the overweight and obese students. This study itself created awareness about their weight and promote physical activity among the medical students. Mediscope Vol. 7, No. 2: July 2020, Page 103-107

scholarly journals PREVALENCE, PATTERN AND DETERMINANTS OF FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION AMONG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN JOS METROPOLIS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA: AN IMPLICATION FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-270
Author(s):  
Ekwuluo Celestine Emeka ◽  
S.I Muhammed
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Food Advertisement

Motivation/Background: In 2001, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for 60 percent of 56 million deaths worldwide and 47% of global burden of disease. In all countries, evidence suggested underlying determinants of NCDs were largely same. These include increased consumption of rapidly processed energy-dense nutrient-poor foods high in fat, sugar, salt and reduced levels of physical activity. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence, pattern and determinants of fast foods consumption among school age children in Jos metropolis. Method: In this study, we used descriptive cross-sectional study and included 347 mothers or care givers with children age 6 to 12 years in our sample size. We applied structured interviewer-administered questionnaire during data collection and analyzed the data with SPSS version 21.0. Results: Prevalence of fast food consumption among school age children in Jos metropolis in the last one week is 91.1%. Knowledge of health risk associated with fast food consumption was 86.5%. Flour based fast food were most commonly consumed. We established an association between meal skipping, fast food advertisement and fast food consumption. Conclusions: We recommend the need to focus public enlightenment on health risk associated with fast food consumption among school age children. Likewise, children should be encouraged to carry home-made food to school and legislation on fast food advertisement directed at children should be enacted.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Physhical Activity, Sleep Duration, Breakfast and Fast Food Consumption Habits with The Prevalence of Overweight Among Elementary School Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Anggraeni Rizky Mayangsari ◽  
Widayani Wahyuningtyas ◽  
Ikha Deviyanti Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Consumption Habits

<p>This study aims to determine the relation between physical activity, sleep duration, breakfast habits and fast food consumption habits at school-age chidren. This is a quantitative study using cross sectional design. The study was conducted in SDS Kartika VIII-5 Jakarta, as many as 102 fourth and fifth grade students were involved. The sampling technique used for this study was stratified sampling technique. The data collection instrument used questionnaire and interview. The data obtained were then analyzed by Chi-Square statistical test. The results showed that 63,7% of children were overweight. Bivariate result using Chi-Square statistical test showed that a significant relationship between physical activity (p = 0,003), sleep duration (p = 0,046), fast food habits (p = 0,035). There was a significant relation between physical activity, sleep duration, and fast food consumption habits with the prevalence of overweight.</p>

scholarly journals Characteristics of fast-food/takeaway-food and restaurant/café-food consumers among New Zealand adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 2368-2377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Smith ◽  
Andrew Robert Gray ◽  
Elizabeth Ann Fleming ◽  
Winsome Ruth Parnell
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate: (i) the percentage of the New Zealand (NZ) population reporting fast food/takeaway food and restaurant/café food per day; (ii) examine demographic factors associated with their use; (iii) quantify their contribution to energy intake; and (iv) describe the specific types of foods reported from both sources.DesignTwenty-four hour diet recalls from the cross-sectional 2008/09 NZ Adult Nutrition Survey were used to identify fast-food and restaurant-food consumers.SettingNZ households.SubjectsAdults aged 15 years and older (n 4721).ResultsOverall 28 % reported consuming at least one fast food and 14 % a restaurant food within the 24 h diet recall. Fast-food consumption was not associated with level of education or an area-based measure of socio-economic status, but a higher education was positively associated with restaurant-food consumption. Individual factors such as ethnicity, household size, age, sex and marital status were found to be important influences on the use of fast food and restaurant food. Fast-food consumption was more prevalent among participants living in urban areas, young adults (19–30 years) and Māori compared with NZ European and Others. The most frequently reported fast foods were bread-based dishes, potatoes (including fries) and non-alcoholic beverages.ConclusionsGiven the high reported consumption of fast food by young adults, health promotion initiatives both to improve the nutritional quality of fast-food menus and to encourage healthier food choices would likely make a large impact on the overall diet quality of this group.

scholarly journals Barriers to avoiding fast-food consumption in an environment supportive of unhealthy eating

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2105-2113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukar E Thornton ◽  
Robert W Jeffery ◽  
David A Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Economically Disadvantaged ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate factors (ability, motivation and the environment) that act as barriers to limiting fast-food consumption in women who live in an environment that is supportive of poor eating habits.DesignCross-sectional study using self-reports of individual-level data and objectively measured environmental data. Multilevel logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with frequency of fast-food consumption.SettingSocio-economically disadvantaged areas in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia.SubjectsWomen (n 932) from thirty-two socio-economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods living within 3 km of six or more fast-food restaurants. Women were randomly sampled in 2007–2008 as part of baseline data collection for the Resilience for Eating and Activity Despite Inequality (READI) study.ResultsConsuming low amounts of fast food was less likely in women with lower perceived ability to shop for and cook healthy foods, lower frequency of family dining, lower family support for healthy eating, more women acquaintances who eat fast food regularly and who lived further from the nearest supermarket. When modelled with the other significant factors, a lower perceived shopping ability, mid levels of family support and living further from the nearest supermarket remained significant. Among those who did not perceive fruits and vegetables to be of high quality, less frequent fast-food consumption was further reduced for those with the lowest confidence in their shopping ability.ConclusionsInterventions designed to improve women's ability and opportunities to shop for healthy foods may be of value in making those who live in high-risk environments better able to eat healthily.

scholarly journals Fast-food consumption and body mass index in children and adolescents: an international cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. e005813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Braithwaite ◽  
Alistair W Stewart ◽  
Robert J Hancox ◽  
Richard Beasley ◽  
Rinki Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption
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