Body composition parameters can better predict body size dissatisfaction than body mass index in children and adolescents.

CONCLUSIONS: Body composition measures can better predict body size dissatisfaction in children and adolescents than BMI. This result may be relevant for the design of future studies on physiological indicators and body satisfaction.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, cross-sectional study.
PMID: 31338791 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Eating and weight disorders : EWD - July 22, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Dos Santos RRG, Forte GC, Mundstock E, Amaral MA, da Silveira CG, Amantéa FC, Variani JF, Booij L, Mattiello R Tags: Eat Weight Disord Source Type: research