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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Main Authors: Stock Christiane, El Ansari Walid, Maxwell Annette E, Mikolajczyk Rafael T, Petkeviciene Janina, Guillen-Grima Francisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/40