How do teenage boys perceive their weight?

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 15:01 in Psychology & Sociology

Almost one third of male adolescents inaccurately perceive their weight. This can influence their eating habits and, consequently, their health, according to a study conducted with 600 teenage boys from Barcelona and surrounding areas. Up to 25% of the boys reported trying to lose or control their weight in the past year.

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