Weight status and perceived body size image in overweight and obese children 8–12 years old

Background: Young people's perception of their weight status attracted much interest. With a better understanding of childhood body image problems, investigating prevention programs within schools is an important next step. Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate body size perception...

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Main Authors: Doaa K. Hussin, Ibrahim H. Mohammad, Hamad A. Al-Hamad, Gamal Makboul, Medhat Elshazly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-12-01
Series:Alexandria Journal of Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209050681100056X