Prevalence of body weight dissatisfaction among adolescents: a systematic review.

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

Published in: Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo (2022)

Based on the findings of the present systematic review, the prevalence of weight dissatisfaction is high among adolescents, especially girls. Such information can contribute to the planning of health and education programs addressing the issue of weight in adolescents.

Keyphrases

body weight
systematic review
healthcare
public health
physical activity
risk factors
body mass index
young adults
health information
meta analyses
weight loss
mental health
randomized controlled trial
climate change
health promotion