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The association between body image perception and metabolic syndrome in normal-weight adults.

Ji Eun ShinSungjung Kwak
Published in: PloS one (2023)
This suggests that even individuals with the same BMI can have effects on the prevalence and risk of metabolic syndrome depending on their body image perception. This allows the conclusion that subjective body image perception can function as a supplementary predictor of metabolic syndrome.
Keyphrases
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • uric acid
  • body mass index
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • cardiovascular disease
  • type diabetes
  • sleep quality
  • depressive symptoms