BODY IMAGE AND (DIS)SATISFACTION AMONG NUTRITION STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2018.32918Keywords:
Body image. Students. Eating disorders.Abstract
Aim: Evaluating the correlation between body image and real/desired anthropometric measurements of Nutrition students as potential risk factor for the development of eating disorders. Methodology: Nutrition students from a public university were assessed through anthropometric measurements and through the application of the Body Shape Questionnaire. Results: There was high prevalence of normal weight and no-dissatisfaction with body image (89.5%). On the other hand, only 14 (12.3%) students were satisfied with their weight. Discussion: Worrying too much about body image and dissatisfaction can lead to low self-esteem, as well as affect students’ performance and their future professional practice. Conclusion: Despite the low prevalence of dissatisfaction with body image, the high rate of dissatisfaction with the current weight is a concerning factor because it can increase the risk of having individuals developing future disorders and overvaluing beauty in detriment of health, which may reflect on their future professional practice.
DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.32918
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