Research Article

Body Weight Perception and Weight Control Practices among Teenagers

Table 1

Body weight based on BMI and body weight perception.

Weight based on BMISelf-judged status
UnderweightNormal weightOverweight

All ( )Underweight12117
Normal weight27750
Overweight0615

Boys ( )Underweight450
Normal weight2568
Overweight0411

Girls ( )Underweight867
Normal weight02142
Overweight024