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Weight control in university students.

P H Salmons

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Young adults in the UK exhibit concerning weight control behaviors. Women frequently diet, while men are more prone to being overweight, with significant links between weight control and binge eating behaviors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Psychology
    • Nutrition Science

    Background:

    • Young adults face societal pressures regarding body weight ideals.
    • Understanding weight control behaviors and their psychological correlates is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate weight status, bingeing, vomiting, and weight control behaviors in a UK student population.
    • To explore gender differences in these behaviors and perceptions of weight.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 1858 UK students aged 18-20.
    • Self-administered questionnaires assessed current weight, bingeing, vomiting, and weight control practices.

    Main Results:

    • Men were more likely to be overweight; women were more likely to be underweight.

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  • One-third of women actively dieted, and over half had attempted weight control previously.
  • A significant relationship was found between weight control and bingeing; many students perceived weight issues inaccurately.

    • Conclusions:

    • Health education programs should address societal pressures on young women's body image.
    • Interventions may need to target both weight management and disordered eating behaviors, considering gender-specific risks.