Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study
INTRODUCTION Body weight dissatisfaction, when current and desired Body Mass Index (BMI) do not align, is common in persons with obesity. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore factors associated with the differences between current and desired BMI, and ideal BMI (defined in the presen...
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| author | Elin Meyer Knut Lönnroth Yvonne Forsell Ylva Trolle Lagerros |
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Body weight dissatisfaction, when current and desired Body Mass Index (BMI) do not align, is common in persons with obesity. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore factors associated with the differences between current and desired BMI, and ideal BMI (defined in the present study as BMI 25 kg/m2), in persons with obesity.
METHODS
Swedish citizens aged 20–64 years, residing in the Stockholm County were randomly selected from the population register at five different and evenly separated occasions in the study period 1998-2000, and invited to provide self-reported data about their current weight, height, desired weight, and other characteristics such as depressive symptoms and alcohol intake. Among the 10 441 participants with a mean of BMI 24 kg/m2, differences between desired BMI and ideal BMI were calculated to determine the discrepancy between desired BMI and ideal BMI in participants with obesity (n=808). The discrepancy between current and desired BMI was also determined. Using linear regression, factors associated with BMI discrepancies were determined.
RESULTS
Persons with BMI 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Desired BMI and discrepancies between current, desired, and ideal BMI vary according to current BMI, sex, and presence of major depression. This underscores the significance of a patient-centered approach in the management of obesity, where the goals and needs of each patient should be considered. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e1c7d98042646868a29dba735ad8eab2023-12-14T07:52:11ZengKarger PublishersObesity Facts1662-40332023-11-0110.1159/000535198535198Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based studyElin MeyerKnut LönnrothYvonne ForsellYlva Trolle LagerrosINTRODUCTION Body weight dissatisfaction, when current and desired Body Mass Index (BMI) do not align, is common in persons with obesity. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore factors associated with the differences between current and desired BMI, and ideal BMI (defined in the present study as BMI 25 kg/m2), in persons with obesity. METHODS Swedish citizens aged 20–64 years, residing in the Stockholm County were randomly selected from the population register at five different and evenly separated occasions in the study period 1998-2000, and invited to provide self-reported data about their current weight, height, desired weight, and other characteristics such as depressive symptoms and alcohol intake. Among the 10 441 participants with a mean of BMI 24 kg/m2, differences between desired BMI and ideal BMI were calculated to determine the discrepancy between desired BMI and ideal BMI in participants with obesity (n=808). The discrepancy between current and desired BMI was also determined. Using linear regression, factors associated with BMI discrepancies were determined. RESULTS Persons with BMI 0.05). CONCLUSION Desired BMI and discrepancies between current, desired, and ideal BMI vary according to current BMI, sex, and presence of major depression. This underscores the significance of a patient-centered approach in the management of obesity, where the goals and needs of each patient should be considered.https://beta.karger.com/Article/FullText/535198 |
| spellingShingle | Elin Meyer Knut Lönnroth Yvonne Forsell Ylva Trolle Lagerros Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study Obesity Facts |
| title | Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study |
| title_full | Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study |
| title_fullStr | Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study |
| title_short | Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study |
| title_sort | discrepancy between current desired and ideal body mass index in persons with obesity a swedish population based study |
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