Body shape as body image determinant in university students.
Nutr Hosp
; 34(5): 1112-1118, 2017 Oct 24.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:
Body shape (BSP) and body image (BI) are part of the external physical structure, then modifications in body shape necessarily affect body image; however, both combined have not been studied. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the statistical relationship between BSP and BI in university students.METHOD:
Two hundred and ninety-six participants (17-35 years) were included in this study. Different anthropometric measurements were used to define their somatotype (BSP), body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist circumference (WC). In addition, a questionnaire on body image perception was applied (McElhone et al.), regarding "how do I look?", "how do I think others see me?", "how do others see me?", and "how do I want to look like?".RESULTS:
On average, men perceived themselves in normal weight; in contrast, women perceived themselves as overweight. Men were meso-endomorphic, while women were endo-mesomorphic as an average.CONCLUSION:
Body shape measured as somatotype as well as WC and WHR were excellent determinants of body image. Participants who presented a higher endomorphy, WC and WHR and a lower ectomorphy had a higher appreciation of being overweight or obese and wish to become thinner.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Somatotipos
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Imagen Corporal
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nutr Hosp
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2017
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Article