Weight self-perception in adolescents: evidence from a population-based study.

Mariana Contiero San Martini Daniela de Assumpção Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros Antonio de Azevedo Barros Filho Catherine M Champagne

Published in: Public health nutrition (2021)

Greater weight misperception was found in overweight/obese adolescents. Gender, BMI, self-rated food quantity/diet quality, weekly frequency of breakfast and some unhealthy foods were associated with self-perceived weight. The present findings could contribute to health promotion strategies targeting adolescents.

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body weight
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