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Molly A Martin1, Ashleigh L May, Michelle L Frisco

  • 1Department of Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, 211 Oswald Tower, University Park, PA 16802-6207, USA. mmartin@pop.psu.edu

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Adolescent weight perception varies significantly by sex and race/ethnicity. Girls perceive themselves as heavier, while racial/ethnic groups show distinct differences in how they view their weight status.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Human Behavior
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Adolescent weight perception is crucial for health behaviors.
  • Understanding disparities in weight perception is key to addressing obesity.
  • Previous research has not fully explored intersectional differences in weight perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine sex and race/ethnic differences in adolescents' perception of objectively measured weight.
  • To identify how different demographic groups perceive body weight at the same Body Mass Index (BMI) z-score.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a nationally representative US sample of adolescents.
  • Comparison of perceived weight status across different sex and race/ethnic groups.
  • Statistical analysis of Body Mass Index (BMI) z-scores and self-perceived weight categories.

Main Results:

  • Girls consistently perceived themselves as heavier than boys at the same BMI z-score.
  • African-American adolescents perceived the same BMI z-score as leaner compared to White adolescents.
  • Native American adolescents were more likely to consider heavier weights as appropriate.
  • Asian boys and girls showed distinct differences compared to White boys and girls in weight perception ranges.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent weight perception is significantly influenced by both sex and race/ethnicity.
  • These findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive approaches to weight management interventions.
  • Disparities in weight perception underscore the complexity of body image and weight-related health in diverse adolescent populations.