Body mass index through self-reported data and body image perception in Spanish adults attending dietary consultation

Cantero, Paula Acevedo; López‐Ejeda, Noemí; Alférez-García, Irene; Martínez-Álvarez, Jesús Román; Villarino, Antonio; Cabañas, María Dolores; Marrodán, María Dolores

doi:10.1016/j.nut.2013.11.006

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“…This result is very important as it could be extremely helpful in measuring BMI in large samples or in difficult conditions, such as in an educational context. This outcome is not consistent with that found by Acevedo et al (), who showed that perceived BMI underestimated the BMI obtained through anthropometry. That research indicated that differences increased with age in both genders.…”

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“…If an overweight individual's perception of their BMI is lower than their actual BMI, then they may be less likely to understand the need for weight loss (Mäkinen, Puukko‐Viertomies, Lindberg, Siimes, & Aalberg, ). In research conducted by Acevedo et al () with a sample of 8100 women and 1220 men from Spain ranging from 18 to 75 years old, measuring their perception of height and weight, as well as assessing their real height and weight and converted into BMI, found that self‐reported BMI was lower than BMI measured through anthropometry, and this discrepancy increased with age in both genders.…”

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The importance of body satisfaction to physical self‐concept and body mass index in Spanish adolescents

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This research examines the association between measured body mass index (BMI) and the perception of BMI by young students. Moreover, this research tests the importance of BMI and self-concept, in order to predict body dissatisfaction in high school students. The sample consisted of 2087 individuals from different high schools in Extremadura, Spain, both males (n = 1046) and females (n = 1041), ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old (M = 15.42; SD = 0.86). Initially, participants' BMIs were assessed through anthropometry. Later, all individuals were asked about their weight and height, and their self-reported BMI was calculated. Participants also answered a questionnaire about their perception of self-concept, as well as completed a test about body image perception using Stunkard images. Outcomes revealed that factors concerning self-concept and perceived BMI explained body dissatisfaction. Finally, results are discussed with the aim of improving knowledge in body dissatisfaction context.

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“…This data collection method has the advantages of being quick, easy to administer and cost‐effective when working with large samples or when individuals are spread over large areas . In research, the self‐report of height or weight is widely used in descriptive studies to save a significant amount of time and resources . In clinical practice, self‐reported measures of weight are also a useful strategy to determine historical weights; for example, self‐report allows for estimation of pregnancy weight gain that would otherwise be difficult due to the variable stages at which the first antenatal visit occurs.…”

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Comparison of self‐reported and directly measured weight and height among women of reproductive age: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

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“…Furthermore, the prevalence of generalized and central obesity is higher in immigrants than in host country natives (7) . The perception of one's body image has an important role in the aetiology of obesity since awareness of weight status is an important factor in weight-loss attempts (8) . It is important to underline that differences in body size perception may depend on cultural and ethnic characteristics (9) .…”

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Weight status, fatness and body image perception of North African immigrant women in Italy

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Objective: To investigate the nutritional status of North African (NA) immigrant women in Italy, analysing their body size, adiposity and body image perception in comparison to Italian natives and NA residents. Design: The study utilized a cross-sectional design. Anthropometric traits were directly measured and a few indices were computed as proxy measures of nutritional status and adiposity. Body image perception was assessed using silhouette drawings. ANCOVA, adjusted for age, was used to compare anthropometric traits among different groups of women and the χ 2 test to analyse differences in the prevalence of nutritional status. Setting: Italy and North Africa (Tunisia, Morocco). Subjects: A sample of 433 women aged 18-60 years old: NA immigrants (n 105); Italians (n 100); Tunisians (n 104); Moroccans (n 124). Results: Overweight/obesity prevalence was very high in immigrants (79·8 %). Immigrants had the highest BMI value, the greatest hip circumference and mid upper-arm circumference. Their triceps skinfold thickness was significantly higher than that of Italians, but lower than that of NA residents. Conclusions: NA immigrant women in Italy showed a higher incidence of overweight compared with Italians and NA residents. All groups showed a preference for a thinner body in comparison to their actual bodies and the immigrants are the most dissatisfied. Immigrants remain a high-risk group for obesity. Assessment of their body composition and health risk profile should be improved by using specific anthropometric measures that are easy to collect even in the case of large migration flows.

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Body mass index through self-reported data and body image perception in Spanish adults attending dietary consultation

Cited by 27 publications

References 21 publications

The importance of body satisfaction to physical self‐concept and body mass index in Spanish adolescents

The importance of body satisfaction to physical self‐concept and body mass index in Spanish adolescents

Comparison of self‐reported and directly measured weight and height among women of reproductive age: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Weight status, fatness and body image perception of North African immigrant women in Italy

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