Demographic differences in and correlates of perceived body image discrepancy among urban adolescent girls: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding factors related to girls' body image discrepancy, which is the difference between self-perceived current or actual and ideal body size, is important for addressing body-related issues and preventing adverse sequelae. Two aims were to: 1) examine demographic differences in body image discrepancy; and 2) determine the association of body image discrepancy with weight status, percent body fat, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and cardiovascular (CV) fitness among young adolescent girls.

Methods

The cross-sectional study included a secondary analysis of baseline data from a group randomized controlled trial including 1519 5th-8th grade girls in 24 U.S. schools. Girls completed physical activity and sedentary behavior surveys. To indicate perceived

SUBMITTER: Robbins LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5717818 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature