Self-discrepancy in body image and diet
Keywords:
Feeding behavior, Food and Nutrition Education, Obesity, Risk Groups NutritionAbstract
Objective
This study evaluated the discrepancy between actual and ideal body images of obese individuals and listed changes in the dietary behaviors used to achieve this ideal body image.
Methods
The sample was composed of 25 obese individuals with a mean age of 39.24 years (standard deviation=5.01) where 76% were females. Two instruments were used for this end: the Physical Appearance Scale whose factorial analysis extracted a single factor “Physical Appearance” with an accuracy of α=0.74 for women and α=0.73 for men and the Food Priority Questionnaire which was developed to group items in categories of the food pyramid. Paired T-tests were done to compare differences between actual and ideal body images and actual and ideal eating behaviors.
Results
The results revealed differences between ideal and actual body images and the former was more positive than the latter. Regarding dietary behavior, the results showed that consumption of meats and black coffee diminished and consumption of fruits and vegetables increased to achieve the ideal body image. However, the sample would not change their dietary habits regarding the consumption of grains, dairy, oils and fats, sweets and soft drinks.
Conclusion
Although, the results showed differences in perception of body image, the sample would not change their habits regarding the categories on the top of the food pyramid.
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