Mis)interpretation of body weight in adult women and men

作者: I. H. M. Steenhuis , A. E. R. Bos , B. Mayer

DOI: 10.1111/J.1365-277X.2006.00695.X

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摘要: Introduction This study examined what methods people use to determine and interpret their body weight, factors are associated with either an underestimation of overweight or overestimation a healthy weight. Method The used self-reported data on weight height. Data were collected by means questionnaires (n = 722). Results In comparison unaware individuals, aware respondents had significantly lower score comparing that others listening remarks from as same was true for correct perception compared who overestimated Respondents also using the need change different clothing size Underestimation mass index (BMI), intense physical activity, knowledge range comparison; gender, BMI, loss history media influences. Discussion cross-sectional design, therefore no causal relations could be determined. Despite this, provided more insight into way estimate judge

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