Association between body weight perception and actual body mass index among adult women in Erbil city, Iraq

Association between body weight perception and actual body mass index among adult women in Erbil city, Iraq

Abstract Background The misperception of body weight can significantly affect individuals' health behaviors, such as physical activity, diet, and weight management. This study aimed to examine the association between body weight perception and actual body mass index (BMI) among adult women and...

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Main Authors: Sherzad A. Shabu, Mariwan H. Saka, Manhal N. Boya, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Sahar M. Zaki, Florentina Hettinga, Nazar P. Shabila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Subjects:
Body weight
BMI
Perception
Consistency
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-024-00512-8

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