Although overweight and obesity are widespread across most of the developed world, a
considerable body of research has now accumulated, which suggests that adiposity often …

Introduction It is unknown whether male body dissatisfaction is related to anxiety and
depression. This study investigates whether there is an association between body …

Self-perception of body size seems to be not always in line with clinical definitions of normal
weight, overweight and obesity according to Word Health Organization classification. The …

Is the death penalty a more effective deterrent than lengthy prison sentences? Does a
judge's gender influence their decisions? Do independent judiciaries promote economic …

Background It has been suggested that a significant proportion of overweight and obese
individuals underestimate their weight status and think of themselves as being a healthier …

Background The aim of this study was to estimate body image perception in undergraduate
students, and to investigate its associations with weight status, abdominal obesity …

This thesis examines the characteristics of anthropometry and body composition in
Indonesian adults and some of the risk factors including body image, eating behaviours, and …

Background Awareness of overweight status is an important factor of weight control and may
have more impact on one's decision to lose weight than objective weight status. The …

Objectives: To evaluate dose-response associations between misperceived weight and 32
health risk behaviors in a nationally representative sample of US adolescents. Methods …

Background Weight misperception is the discordance between an individual's actual weight
status and the perception of his/her weight. It is a common problem in the youth population …