Abstract Study Objective There is a paucity of research on body image in pregnant and
parenting youth (PPY). Study objectives were to examine:(1) profiles of PPY regarding body
image, depression, and eating behaviors and any effects of age and pregnancy status on
results; and (2) PPY perceptions of body image. Design, Setting, Participants, Interventions,
and Main Outcome Measures Demographic data and scores from measures related to self-
esteem, body esteem, eating behaviors, and depression were collected from 101 PPY from …