Overconcern about Thinness in 10- to 14-Year-Old Schoolgirls in Taiwan

A study was conducted to obtain data regarding desired body weight, satisfaction with body weight, self-perceived weight categories, and weight-loss practices of 10- to 14-year-old schoolgirls in Taiwan.

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2000-02, Vol.100 (2), p.234-237
Main Authors: WONG, YUECHING, BENNINK, MAURICE R, WANG, MING-FU, YAMAMOTO, SHIGERU
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Body Image
Child
Eating disorders
Feeding and Eating Disorders - etiology
Feeding and Eating Disorders - psychology
Female
Girls
Humans
Psychological aspects
Self Concept
Self image
Social aspects
Surveys and Questionnaires
Taiwan
Thinness - psychology
Weight
Weight control
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Summary:A study was conducted to obtain data regarding desired body weight, satisfaction with body weight, self-perceived weight categories, and weight-loss practices of 10- to 14-year-old schoolgirls in Taiwan.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(00)00071-7