Self-perceived weight status, dieting and unhealthy weight-control behaviors among Spanish male adolescents

Carlos A. Almenara; Jordi Fauquet; Gemma López-Guimerà; Montserrat Pamias Massana; David Sánchez-Carracedo

doi:10.3305/nh.2014.30.2.7596

Self-perceived weight status, dieting and unhealthy weight-control behaviors among Spanish male adolescents

Carlos A. Almenara
, Jordi Fauquet
, Gemma López-Guimerà
, Montserrat Pamias Massana
, David Sánchez-Carracedo

Masaryk University
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Barcelona Biomedical Research Park
Mental Health Unit of the Parc Taulí Health Corporation (CSPT)

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10 Scopus citations

Abstract

Introduction: Self-perceived weight status among adolescents has been associated with weight-control behaviors. However, this relationship varies across weight status.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of self-perceived weight status on dieting and unhealthy weight-control behaviors among Spanish male adolescents, across weight status.

Method: Participants were 597 Spanish male adolescents (M = 13.94 years old, SD = 0.60). Body weight and height were measured in situ. Self-perceived weight status, dieting, and unhealthy weight-control behaviors were evaluated.

Results: The adolescents were inaccurate on estimating their weight status. Those who were overweight or obese, or who perceived themselves to be so, were more likely to report dieting and unhealthy weight-control behaviors.

Discussion: There is a need to promote healthier eating behaviors among adolescents, and to take into account the fact that self-perceived weight status may hinder the adoption of such behaviors.

Translated title of the contribution	Estatus de peso percibido, dieta y conductas no saludables de control del peso en adolescentes varones Españoles
Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	301-305
Number of pages	5
Journal	Nutricion Hospitalaria
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3305/nh.2014.30.2.7596
State	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescent
Body image
Body weight
Self-perceived weight status
Sex factors
Weight loss

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