Who wants a slimmer body? The relationship between body weight status, education level and body shape dissatisfaction among young adults in Hong Kong

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Body shape dissatisfaction has been thought to have an indispensable impact on weight control behaviors. We investigated the prevalence of body shape dissatisfaction (BSD) and explored its association with weight status, education le...

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Main Authors: Cheung Yee Tak Derek, Lee Antoinette Marie, Ho Sai Yin, Li Edmund Tsze Shing, Lam Tai Hing, Fan Susan Yun Sun, Yip Paul Siu Fai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/835