A study on relation between weight perceptions and overweight among adolescent girls

Dr.Goudappa R Patil; Dr.Rahul B Tamman; Dr.Ramesh.K

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

A study on relation between weight perceptions and overweight among adolescent girls

Dr. Goudappa R Patil, Dr. Rahul B Tamman, Dr. Ramesh. K

Abstract :

Introduction: False preoccupation about the body has become a major concern since it has led to several unhealthy dietary practices. It has been reported that adolescent girls feeling overweight were more likely to engage in unhealthy weight control practices than those who reported feeling that they were of normal weight or underweight Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 adolescent girls.A pretested semi structured questionnaire was used as a study tool. Anthropometric measurements like weight and height were recorded using standard techniques. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and was analysed using SPSS Results: The prevalence of overweight/obesity was 22%. More than 80% of subjects had false perception about their body weight. There was a distinct difference between actual and perceived weight. Conclusion:Body weight perception and dissatisfaction are correlates for weight control practices. Overweight adolescents should be better informed and empowered to follow recommended weight loss strategies.