Body weight dissatisfaction and communication with parents among adolescents in 24 countries: international cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: Abdeen Ziad (Author), Aasvee Katrin (Author), Nansel Tonja (Author), Elgar Frank J (Author), Vereecken Carine A (Author), Al Sabbah Haleama (Author), Ojala Kristiina (Author), Ahluwalia Namanjeet (Author), Maes Lea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parents have significant influence on behaviors and perceptions surrounding eating, body image and weight in adolescents. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of body weight dissatisfaction, difficulty in communication...