Association between body weight misperception and snacking patterns among adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unhealthy snacking behaviors and body weight misperception are both significant concerns in adolescent health. Weight misperception are common among youth and may influence their motivation to engage in health-related behaviors, however, the effect on snacking patterns choice remains unclear. Our study aimed to examine the relationship between body weight misperception and snacking pattern choice among school adolescents.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey platform. Body weight misperception was defined based on perceived body weight and true weight. Snack intake was measured using a qualitative food-frequency questionnaire. Factor analysis was used to identify snacking patterns, and multiple linear regression was employed to exam

SUBMITTER: Jiang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10734079 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature