The goals of the present targeted review on maternal and child overweight and obesity were
to:(i) understand the current situation in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) with regard …

It is widely acknowledged that being overweight is associated with an amplified risk of
disease, particularly if body fat is deposited within the abdomen, as suggested by a high …

Background People tend to underestimate their current weight and overestimate their height
minimizing health risk factors. The aim of this study was to assess body weight satisfaction …

Understanding the role of body size in relation to the accuracy of body image perception in
men is an important topic because of the implications for avoiding and treating obesity, and it …

Background Research in developed countries has demonstrated an association of varying
degrees between watching TV and the risk of being overweight and obese. However, there …

Abstract Introduction: Objectives The prevalence of obesity is highest in older persons and a
correct self-perception of body weight status is necessary for optimal weight control. The aim …

While numerous studies have investigated body image, including body weight perception,
most of which have focused on adolescents or young women, few studies have attempted to …

Background Childhood obesity has increased dramatically and has become a public health
concern worldwide. Childhood obesity is likely to persist through adulthood and may lead to …

Excess weight in Pakistan's university students is on the rise and is driven by their
maladaptive eating behaviours. Practitioners in Pakistan have adopted Western conceptual …

Background. Prevalence of obesity is increasing throughout the world at an alarming rate.
Appropriate perception of one's own body weight is important for improved weight control …