The purpose of this study was to examine how body image, Body Mass Index (BMI), and eating attitudes were related among adolescence age 13 to 17 years old. The samples were made up of 356 adolescents, where 165 (46.3%) were male while 191(53.7%) were female. Body image was assessed using the Figure Rating Scale (Stunkard et al., 1983), BMI was calculated based on measures of height and weight, and eating behaviour was assessed using Eating Behaviour Patterns Questionnaire (EBPQ). This study has contributed to the knowledge on the relationship between eating behaviour, body image, and BMI among adolescence age 13 to 17 years old. This study found that, for relationship between eating behaviour and BMI status, only snacking and convenience as well as emotional eating is associated with BMI status. While for relationship between eating behaviour and body image, only body image perception was found to be associated with emotional eating. For relationship between body image and BMI status, body image perception was found to be associated with BMI status. Male adolescents were more prone to be affected by snacking and convenience as well as cultural and lifestyle. Male adolescents were prone to be affected by body image. Gender did not have an effect on BMI status. This study underlines the importance of being aware of the relationships between body image, BMI, and eating behaviour.
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