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Weight status perception and weight loss intention among urban youth
Rahul Dey1, B Ruth Clark2, Nicole Ackermann3
1Applied Health Behavior Research, USA.
Aim:
We explored associations of weight perception with measured weight status and weight loss intention among urban youth.
Methods:
This community surveillance project included 317 youth (10-19 years, 64% black) who answered YRBSS questions and underwent measurements of height and weight.
Results:
Weight misperception was observed among 47% of participants; 41% underestimated and 6% overestimated their weight status. Among youth with overweight and obesity, however, 72% misperceived their weight status; those with accurate perception were more likely to report trying to lose weight.
Conclusion:
Addressing weight status misperceptions may be essential when advocating lifestyle behavior change to promote healthful body weight among youth.
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