Perception of body size among Mexican teachers and parents Percepción del tamaño corporal en profesores y padres mexicanos

Obesity in Mexico has reached epidemic proportions; and body image and body satisfaction might be culturally related. Body dissatisfaction has been related to low self-esteem. The aim of this study was to assess the range of perception among Mexican teachers and parents of the ideal body size of adu...

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Main Authors: A. Jiménez-Cruz, M. Bacardí-Gascón, A. Castellón-Zaragoza, J.L. García-Gallardo, M. Hovell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2007-10-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112007000700006