Volume : 4, Issue : 1, January - 2015
A study on relation between weight perceptions and overweight among adolescent girls
Dr. Goudappa R Patil, Dr. Rahul B Tamman, Dr. Ramesh. K
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<p>Introduction: False preoccupation about the body has become a major concern since it has led to several unhealthy< /> dietary practices. It has been reported that adolescent girls feeling overweight were more likely to engage in unhealthy< /> weight control practices than those who reported feeling that they were of normal weight or underweight< /> Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 adolescent girls.A pretested semi structured questionnaire was used as a study< /> tool. Anthropometric measurements like weight and height were recorded using standard techniques. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and< /> was analysed using SPSS< /> Results: The prevalence of overweight/obesity was 22%. More than 80% of subjects had false perception about their body weight. There was a< /> distinct difference between actual and perceived weight.< /> Conclusion:Body weight perception and dissatisfaction are correlates for weight control practices. Overweight adolescents should be better< /> informed and empowered to follow recommended weight loss strategies.</p>
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Dr.Goudappa R Patil, Dr.Rahul B Tamman, Dr.Ramesh.K A Study on Relation Between Weight Perceptions and Overweight Among Adolescent Girls Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol: 4, Issue: 1 January 2015