Relationship between perceived body weight and body mass index based on self- reported height and weight among university students: a cross-sectional study in seven European countries
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite low rates of obesity, many university students perceive themselves as overweight, especially women. This is of concern, because inappropriate weight perceptions can lead to unhealthy behaviours including eating disorders.<...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/40 |