Perceived and Ideal Body Image in Young Women in South Western Saudi Arabia

Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate perceived and ideal body image (BI) and associated factors among female university students in Saudi Arabia. Methods. This cross-sectional study included 663 university female students. Anthropometric measurements including weight, height, BMI, an...

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Main Authors: Atika Khalaf, Albert Westergren, Vanja Berggren, Örjan Ekblom, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/697163