Unhealthy weight control behaviors, disordered eating, and body image dissatisfaction in adolescents from São Paulo, Brazil.

Greisse V da S Leal Sonia T Philippi Marle Dos Santos Alvarenga

Published in: Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) (2020)

A high prevalence of UWCB and a moderate prevalence of DE behaviors was found in adolescents from the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Those who perceived themselves as overweight had more DE and UWCB, and both behaviors were related. UWCB was more common in girls and among those dissatisfied with their bodies.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
young adults
body mass index
weight gain
risk factors
depressive symptoms
high intensity
social support