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Accuracy of body weight perception and obesity among Chinese Americans

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Liu S et al.
Used Parameters : BW

Publication Year : 2016

Country : USA

Journal : Obesity Research & Clinical Practice

Background Accuracy of body weight perception is an individual's perception of their body weight in comparison with actual body weight and is associated with weight-related behaviors. Chinese Americans have increased risk for obesity but no studies have examined accuracy of body weight perception. Methods This study was a descriptive and cross-sectional study, which was conducted in a community health center in New York. Study subjects were all Chinese-American adults. Demographic information, accuracy of …
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