Body weight perception versus body weight status, How good is the agreement
Body weight perception is an important underlying psychological factor associated with body weight. overemphasizing on thinness among adolescents can lead to unhealthy dieting practices and eating disorders, whereas underestimation of the development of overweight and obesity.
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English English |
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2018
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/66474/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66474/19/66474%20abstract.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/66474/3/Body%20weight%20perception%20versus%20body%20status%2C%20How%20good%20is%20the%20agreement.pdf |
Summary: | Body weight perception is an important underlying psychological factor associated with body weight.
overemphasizing on thinness among adolescents can lead to unhealthy dieting practices and eating disorders, whereas underestimation of the development of overweight and obesity. |
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