Comparison of self-perceived weight and desired weight versus actual body mass index among adolescents in Jamaica
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Comparison of self-perceived weight and desired weight versus actual body mass index among adolescents in Jamaica.
OBJECTIVE To compare self-perceived body size, desired body size, and actual body mass index (BMI) among adolescents in Jamaica, and to discuss the implications of these perceptions for chronic disease prevention. METHODS A total of 276 Jamaican adolescents 14-19 years of age, randomly selected from grades 9-12 at 10 high schools participated in the study, which was conducted in October 2007....
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1020-4989
DOI: 10.1590/s1020-49892011000400008