Underestimation of Weight Status in Californian Adolescents

Gee, Leslie; Peebles, Rebecka; Storfer‐Isser, Amy; Golden, Neville H.; Horwitz, Sarah M.

doi:10.1089/chi.2012.0096

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“…It has been indicated that either overestimation or underestimation of body weight is correlated with health issues in adolescents, including depression and certain psychological conditions [ 15 , 16 , 17 ]. This may in turn affect adolescents’ weight management behaviors [ 18 , 19 ]. In particular, non-overweight adolescents who overestimate their body size may experience body dissatisfaction, leading to greater risk for disordered eating and eating disorders [ 20 ].…”

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Body Weight Misperception and Its Association with Unhealthy Eating Behaviors among Adolescents in China

Yan

Oniffrey

et al. 2018

IJERPH

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This study aims to examine associations between body weight misperception and eating behaviors among Chinese adolescents. Students (N = 2641) from a middle school and a high school in Wuhan, China participated in a cross-sectional study in May 2016. A questionnaire based on the World Health Organization’s Global School-Based Student Health Survey was employed to assess responses. Self-reported data, including weight, height, body weight perception, and eating habits, were collected. Body Mass Index (BMI) for age z-score was calculated from self-reported height and weight using WHO AnthroPlus. We used descriptive, logistic regression analysis and a Kappa test to analyze the data using SPSS. Overall, 56.6% of participants did not correctly categorize their weight status; these were much more likely to be girls. Compared with the correctly-perceived group, those who underestimated their weight tended to report eating late at night, having dinners with family, and checking nutrition labels. In contrast, weight overestimating students were less likely to report eating late at night, having breakfasts with family, having dinners with family, and discussing nutrition topics over meals. Body weight misperception was associated with unhealthy eating behaviors among Chinese adolescents.

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Body Weight Misperception and Its Association with Unhealthy Eating Behaviors among Adolescents in China

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“…1, 2 Among non-overweight and overweight adolescents, both overestimation and underestimation of weight status are associated with adverse outcomes such as depressive symptoms and other psychological problems, 3–5 and subsequently may influence weight management behaviors. 6, 7 In particular, non-overweight adolescents who overestimate their body size may experience body dissatisfaction leading to greater risk for disordered eating and eating disorders. 2 Conversely, overweight adolescents who underestimate their body size may be less motivated to reduce body fat, thus increasing chronic disease risk.…”

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Body size perception and weight control in youth: 9-year international trends from 24 countries

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ObjectivesTo examine nine-year trends and relationships regarding misperceptions of body size and dieting for weight loss among adolescents from 24 countries, and explore the influence of country-level overweight prevalence.MethodsSocio-demographic characteristics, body size perception, and dieting for weight loss were assessed in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey conducted in 24 countries cross-sectionally at three time points (2001/02, 2005/06, 2009/10). Logistic regression models examined change over time in overestimation of body size in non-overweight adolescents, underestimation of body size in overweight adolescents, dieting for weight loss in non-overweight and overweight adolescents, and relationships between body size perception and dieting. Analyses were stratified by weight status and sex. Covariates included country-level overweight prevalence, family affluence, and country level of development. Body mass index was only included in models examining dieting for weight loss.ResultsCountry-level overweight prevalence increased over time (11.6% to 14.7%). Compared to Time 1, overweight adolescents had greater odds of body size underestimation at Time 3 (OR=1.68 for girls, OR=1.10 for boys), while non-overweight adolescents had lower odds of body size overestimation at Time 3 (OR=0.87 for girls, OR=0.89 for boys). Controlling for country-level overweight prevalence attenuated these relationships. Compared to Time 1, overweight and non-overweight boys were 10% more likely to diet at Time 3, while overweight and non-overweight girls were 19% and 16%, respectively, less likely to diet at Time 3. Controlling for country-level overweight prevalence did not impact trends in dieting for weight loss. Additionally, the association of self-perceived overweight with increased odds of dieting diminished over time.ConclusionsBody size perceptions among adolescents may have changed over time concurrent with shifts in country-level body weight. However, controlling for country-level overweight prevalence did not impact trends in dieting for weight loss, suggesting a potentially stronger impact of social comparison on weight-related perceptions than on behavior.

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Latino Parents' Perceptions of Weight Terminology Used in Pediatric Weight Counseling

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Rahm

Haemer

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Academic Pediatrics

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Underestimation of Weight Status in Californian Adolescents

Abstract: Identification of individuals at increased odds of underestimating their weight status may be important in developing and targeting appropriate counseling and interventions to ameliorate long-term health risks of excess weight.

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Body Weight Misperception and Its Association with Unhealthy Eating Behaviors among Adolescents in China

Body Weight Misperception and Its Association with Unhealthy Eating Behaviors among Adolescents in China

Body size perception and weight control in youth: 9-year international trends from 24 countries

Latino Parents' Perceptions of Weight Terminology Used in Pediatric Weight Counseling

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