Weight status perception and weight loss intention among urban youth

R. Dey; B. Ruth Clark; Nicole Ackermann; Susan B. Racette

doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2019.04.004

Weight status perception and weight loss intention among urban youth

R. Dey, B. Ruth Clark, Nicole Ackermann, Susan B. Racette

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Aim: We explored associations of weight perception with measured weight status and weight loss intention among urban youth. Methods: This community surveillance project included 317 youth (10–19 years, 64% black) who answered YRBSS questions and underwent measurements of height and weight. Results: Weight misperception was observed among 47% of participants; 41% underestimated and 6% overestimated their weight status. Among youth with overweight and obesity, however, 72% misperceived their weight status; those with accurate perception were more likely to report trying to lose weight. Conclusion: Addressing weight status misperceptions may be essential when advocating lifestyle behavior change to promote healthful body weight among youth.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	391-394
Number of pages	4
Journal	Obesity Research and Clinical Practice
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2019.04.004
State	Published - Jul 1 2019

Keywords

Adolescent
Obesity
Overweight
Weight perception
Youth

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