Lifestyle Behaviors and Psychological Health in Adolescents with Overweight or Obesity: Cross-sectional Associations with Weight Underestimation.

Florian MannevilleKarine LegrandAbdou Y OmorouJenny Ann RydbergJohanne LangloisPhilip BöhmeLaura SaezEdith LecomteSerge Briançon

Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2024)

Weight underestimation among adolescents with overweight or obesity was associated with healthier lifestyle behaviors in boys, and better psychological health (eating disorder, anxiety and QoL) in girls. Accurate perception of weight status may not be a relevant lever to improve lifestyle behaviors and psychological health.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
public health
healthcare
mental health
cross sectional
body mass index
sleep quality
health information
insulin resistance
young adults
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue
human health
high resolution
social media