Multidimensional background examination of young underweight Japanese women: focusing on their dieting experiences

• Main Authors: Yuka Murofushi (Author), Shinji Yamaguchi (Author), Haruka Kadoya (Author), Hikaru Otsuka (Author), Kasane Ogura (Author), Hideyoshi Kaga (Author), Yasuyo Yoshizawa (Author), Yoshifumi Tamura (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionThis study examines the background of underweight young women in Japan from multiple perspectives, focusing on whether they have ever dieted.MethodsA screening survey was administered to 5,905 underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) women aged 18-29 years, who could report their birth weight r...