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http://dx.doi.org/10.9799/ksfan.2012.25.2.338

A Study on Body Image Recognition and Dietary Habits of Middle School Students in the Chungnam Area  

Kim, Myung-Hee (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Kongju National University)
Yun, Young-Hui (Dept. of Nutrition Education, Graduate School of Education, Kongju National University)
Choi, Mi-Kyeong (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Kongju National University)
Kim, Eun-Young (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Sookmyung Women's University)
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The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition / v.25, no.2, 2012 , pp. 338-347 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide basic information regarding desirable body image recognition by examining body image recognition 395 middle school students in the Chungnam area. The average age of the subjects was 13.7 years for boys and 12.6 for girls. Their average height and weight were 165.4 cm and 57.1 kg for boys, and 155.7 cm and 48.8 kg for girls. As for body shape, girls thought that they were overweight more often and wanted to lose weight compared to the boys. Over half of the respondents answered that their weight control efforts were not systematic such ad via professional counseling. Weight control by students was attempted by themselves in order to control their weight by skipping meals. Further, the subjects exhibit dietary behavioral problems such as overeating, skipping meals, unbalanced diet, and eating speed. In conclusion, correct body image recognition is needed and families and schools should make efforts to help students properly control their weight and adopt proper eating habits.
Keywords
body image; dietary habits; middle school students;
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