Imagem corporal e estado nutricional nos membros da coorte de nascimentos de Pelotas de 1982

Abstract

Body image refers to the physical appearance and perception -based can be described as ( in) satisfaction with the body size. Studies have shown that this perception can be influenced by many factors , either physical , psychological, environmental, or behavioral . The ( in) body satisfaction is related to the nutritional status of individuals , suggesting a greater depth on the topic ahead of the high prevalence of overweight identified in different regions of the world . Likewise , the literature shows a high prevalence of body dissatisfaction , especially among women . In seeking a better understanding of this relationship , this thesis aimed to describe the prevalence of body dissatisfaction in young adults , as well as identify possible factors associated with outcome in a population-based study . The Birth Cohort 1982 began with a perinatal health survey and several follow ups have been made ??over the years . Monitoring in 2004-5 , where they were found more than 75 % of the participants , it was possible to evaluate the perception of body image using the scale of Stunkard figures and the nutritional status of the participants by calculating the body mass index ( BMI ). Another analysis sought to identify whether the change in BMI Z score from 4 to 23 years of age would be associated with ( in) body satisfaction after 23 years.The body image refers to the physical appearance based on self-perception and can be described as ( in ) satisfaction with body size . Studies have shown that this perception can be influenced by many factors , either physical , psychological, environmental, or behavioral . The ( in) body satisfaction is related to the nutritional status of individuals , suggesting a greater depth on the topic ahead of the high prevalence of overweight identified in different regions of the world . Likewise , the literature shows a high prevalence of body dissatisfaction , especially among women . In seeking a better understanding of this relationship , this thesis aimed to describe the prevalence of body dissatisfaction in young adults , as well as identify possible factors associated with outcome in a population-based study . The Birth Cohort 1982 began with a perinatal health survey and several follow ups have been made ??over the years . Monitoring in 2004-5 , where they were found more than 75 % of the participants , it was possible to evaluate the perception of body image using the scale of Stunkard figures and the nutritional status of the participants by calculating the body mass index ( BMI ) . Another analysis sought to identify whether the change in BMI Z score from 4 to 23 years of age would be associated with ( in) body satisfaction at age 23 .