Perceptions of Body Weight, Anthropometric Characteristics, and Risk of Eating Disorders in Girl Students in Zanjan, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: The perception of body weight seems to have an impact on weight-control behaviors and is associated with an increased risk of eating disorders EDs). The study aims to examine the perceptions of body weight, anthropometric characteristics, and the risk of EDs in female students in Zanjan, Iran. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, the data of ۳۵۹ students aged ۱۶-۱۹ year attending secondary high schools in Zanjan, during the school year ۲۰۱۷-۲۰۱۸ were collected and analyzed. Results: The results revealed a significant association between being overweight and having obese body shape, high levels of stress, and the odds of EDs. Additionally, there was a significant inverse relationship between being overweight and obese body mass index (BMI), overweight and obese body shape, and the odds of oral control subscale of EDs. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated a relationship between BMI, stress level, body shape, and an elevated risk of EDs. Further prospective studies are needed to validate and expand upon these findings.

کلیدواژه ها:

Eating disorders ، Body image ، Body mass index ، Obesity