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KMID : 1134820000290061169
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Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
2000 Volume.29 No. 6 p.1169 ~ p.1176
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The Perception of Desirable Body Shape in High School Students of Gyeongnam Area
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Kim Sung-Hee
Kim Gyeong-Eup
Cheong Hyo-Sook
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Abstract
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This study was carried out to investigate adolescents’ perception of body shape. A questionnaire was administered to 847 high school students in Jinju city and Hamyang province to assess their body shape preferences. Their mean current BMI (body mass index, kg/㎡) was 20.53±2.73 in males and 20.16±2.27 in females; the highest was in urban males (20.84±3.03) and the lowest was in rural females (19.91±2.12). There were significant differences of BMI in areas (p<.05), not in sexes. The perceived desired weights for their current height were about ＋0.72 kg in males and -4.93 kg in females of their actual weights. In spite of the average weight group, many females wished to lose weight because of their tendency to perceive themselves as overweight. Their ideal body shapes as perceived by them were ‘normal’ in males and ‘thin’ in females, independent of the areas. As for the ‘contentment’ regarding their current weight and health, the most satisfied groups in males were estimated average weight and high weight group, respectively. While, the most satisfied groups in females were estimated low weight and high weight group, respectively. Their extreme slim-body preference might have its root in the lack of proper understanding of what the ‘standard’ body weight was.
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KEYWORD
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body shape preferences, weight, BMI (body mass index)
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