Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union
Objective To identify the factors associated with an adequate perception of body image in relation to body weight. Material and methods An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in a representative sample of the European Union (7155 men and 8077 women). Body Mass Index (BMI) was grou...
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| author | Sanchez-Villegas, A. (Almudena) Madrigal, H. (H.) Martinez-Gonzalez, M.A. (Miguel Ángel) Kearney, J. (J.) Gibney, M.J. (M.J.) Irala, J. (Jokin) de Martinez, J.A. (José Alfredo) |
| author_facet | Sanchez-Villegas, A. (Almudena) Madrigal, H. (H.) Martinez-Gonzalez, M.A. (Miguel Ángel) Kearney, J. (J.) Gibney, M.J. (M.J.) Irala, J. (Jokin) de Martinez, J.A. (José Alfredo) |
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| description | Objective To identify the factors associated with an adequate perception
of body image in relation to body weight.
Material and methods An observational, cross-sectional study was
conducted in a representative sample of the European Union (7155
men and 8077 women). Body Mass Index (BMI) was grouped into
four categories, perceived body image was assessed using the nine
silhouettes drawing scheme. A multivariable logistic regression
model for each sex was used to adjust for potentially confounding
variables.
Results Underweight men and women classi®ed themselves better
than other groups (92.9% of correct answers among men and 79.3%
among women). Overall, women classi®ed themselves better than
men (57.6% vs. 32.7%).
Discussion Perceived body image as a method of assessment for
body weight has different validity depending on sociodemographic or
attitudinal categories. Perceived body image as an estimate of the
nutritional status has a limited individualized application. Thus,
perhaps it could be applied as a proxy measure of adiposity among
slim males and among slim and overweight females, but not among
the other groups. |
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| spelling | oai:dadun.unav.edu:10171-175722022-06-29T09:41:40Z Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union Sanchez-Villegas, A. (Almudena) Madrigal, H. (H.) Martinez-Gonzalez, M.A. (Miguel Ángel) Kearney, J. (J.) Gibney, M.J. (M.J.) Irala, J. (Jokin) de Martinez, J.A. (José Alfredo) Body image European Union Weight status Objective To identify the factors associated with an adequate perception of body image in relation to body weight. Material and methods An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in a representative sample of the European Union (7155 men and 8077 women). Body Mass Index (BMI) was grouped into four categories, perceived body image was assessed using the nine silhouettes drawing scheme. A multivariable logistic regression model for each sex was used to adjust for potentially confounding variables. Results Underweight men and women classi®ed themselves better than other groups (92.9% of correct answers among men and 79.3% among women). Overall, women classi®ed themselves better than men (57.6% vs. 32.7%). Discussion Perceived body image as a method of assessment for body weight has different validity depending on sociodemographic or attitudinal categories. Perceived body image as an estimate of the nutritional status has a limited individualized application. Thus, perhaps it could be applied as a proxy measure of adiposity among slim males and among slim and overweight females, but not among the other groups. 2011-04-06T15:04:23Z 2011-04-06T15:04:23Z 2001 info:eu-repo/semantics/article https://hdl.handle.net/10171/17572 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess application/pdf Wiley Blackwell |
| spellingShingle | Body image European Union Weight status Sanchez-Villegas, A. (Almudena) Madrigal, H. (H.) Martinez-Gonzalez, M.A. (Miguel Ángel) Kearney, J. (J.) Gibney, M.J. (M.J.) Irala, J. (Jokin) de Martinez, J.A. (José Alfredo) Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union |
| title | Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union |
| title_full | Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union |
| title_fullStr | Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union |
| title_short | Perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the European union |
| title_sort | perception of body image as indicator of weight status in the european union |
| topic | Body image European Union Weight status |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10171/17572 |
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