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Weight Misperception at Texas State University
… some individuals accurately assess their body weight, others may perceive that they are heavier or lighter than they really are. This phenomenon is known as “weight misperception” and may act as a barrier to health-related lifestyle changes that use weight as an indicator of potential health. …
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The Effect of Weight Misperception and Contextual Factors on Weight Control Among Young Adults
Background: Overweight and obesity is a significant public health problem in the United States. Young adulthood is a particularly vulnerable period for excess weight gain and development of overweight/obesity. Although standard behavioral weight control programs can produce clinically significant …