Does perception equal reality? Weight misperception in relation to weight-related attitudes and behaviors among overweight and obese US adults

• Main Authors: Ding Eric L (Author), Scharoun-Lee Melissa (Author), Wolin Kathleen Y (Author), Duncan Dustin T (Author), Warner Erica T (Author), Bennett Gary G (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Weight misperception might preclude the adoption of healthful weight-related attitudes and behaviors among overweight and obese individuals, yet limited research exists in this area. We examined associations between weight mispercept...