Body image as risk factor for emotional and behavioral problems among Chinese adolescents

• Main Authors: Lingling Ren (Author), Yuanyuan Xu (Author), Xin Guo (Author), Jing Zhang (Author), Hong Wang (Author), Xiaomin Lou (Author), Jianping Liang (Author), Fangbiao Tao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Being overweight and obesity during adolescence are worldwide public health problems. This study examined the relationship between actual weight, body image, and emotional and behavioral problems among Chinese adolescents. Methods A total of 3841 adolescents (age range, 11-16 yea...