Perceived body image in men and women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation of body mass index with the figure rating scale
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Body mass index (BMI) is often used as an objective surrogate estimate of body fat. Increased BMI is directly associated with an increase in metabolic disease, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The Stunkard Figure Rating Scale...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Nutrition Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/8/1/57 |