Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
The findings of this study have shed light on the intricate relationship that exists between perceived weight status from a “non-obese/obese” perspective and attitudes towards food and the overconsumption of particular food items. Participants who perceived their weight status as “obese” despite having a calculated BMI below the CDC threshold and classification for “obesity” had poorer relationships with food, consumption behaviors, and on average consumed food items that were detrimental to overall health. Comprehending a patient’s weight status perception and conducting a thorough history of their food intake could play a crucial role in addressing the patient’s overall health and medically managing this population.
Keywords
Body Image, Self Concept, Physical Appearance, Obesity, Diet, Food Preferences, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Body Mass Index
Disciplines
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Family Medicine | Health and Medical Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics | Primary Care | Psychiatry | Psychological Phenomena and Processes
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Commons, Family Medicine Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Pediatrics Commons, Primary Care Commons, Psychiatry Commons, Psychological Phenomena and Processes Commons
The Effect of Perceived Weight Status and BMI on Food Attitudes and Food Relationships
The findings of this study have shed light on the intricate relationship that exists between perceived weight status from a “non-obese/obese” perspective and attitudes towards food and the overconsumption of particular food items. Participants who perceived their weight status as “obese” despite having a calculated BMI below the CDC threshold and classification for “obesity” had poorer relationships with food, consumption behaviors, and on average consumed food items that were detrimental to overall health. Comprehending a patient’s weight status perception and conducting a thorough history of their food intake could play a crucial role in addressing the patient’s overall health and medically managing this population.