Factors associated with the adoption of extreme weight control behavior by non-obese adolescents: a secondary analysis

Abstract Background Misperceptions about obesity is common among adolescents. Adolescents who overestimate their body size tend to indulge in extreme weight control behaviors. However, little is known about the factors involved in the adoption of extreme weight control behavior (EWCB) by non-obese a...

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Main Author: Eunha Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04299-1