A longitudinal investigation of overweight children's body perception and satisfaction during a weight management program

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O'Connor, Jacklin N. ; Golley, Rebecca K. ; Perry, Rebecca A. ; Magarey, Anthea M. ; Truby, Helen

Monash Univ

关键词: Child;    Obesity;    Treatment;    Body perception;    Body satisfaction;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.appet.2014.11.009

学科分类：食品科学和技术

【 摘 要 】

Background: The Children's Body Image Scale (CBIS) is a measure of body perception and satisfaction. Obesity has a negative impact on children's body satisfaction. This study aimed to (1) determine the construct validity of the CBIS in a purely overweight/obese sample, and (2) explore longitudinal changes in body perception and satisfaction in overweight/obese children participating in a six month weight management program delivered to parents. Data were self-reported by overweight/obese 5 to 9 year old children (n = 127) over a 36 month period. Findings: The CBIS demonstrated good construct validity (Rho: range 0.38 to 0.71, p <0.05). Accuracy in body size perception did not alter significantly over time (Rho: range 0.45 to 0.59, p <0.001). No consistent differences in body satisfaction by age or sex were observed. Body satisfaction improved after the six month weight management intervention (mean difference=0.74, 95% Cl 0.15-1.26) which was maintained at 36 month follow up. Conclusion: The CBIS is a useful measure to monitor overweight/obese children's body satisfaction. In this cohort, it is suggestive that the child weight management program delivered to parents did not impact negatively on children's body satisfaction. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.