Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Background: Body self-perception and dietary self-efficacy may represent an important factor in the prevention of excess body weight. Purpose: This study evaluated body self-perception, dietary self-efficacy, and body mass index (BMI) in the Peruvian population. Methods: A cross-sectional online sur...

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Autores principales: Ramirez Luque, Diana Beatriz, Rocha Huaman, Neirru L, Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling, Calizaya Milla, Sergio Elvis, Ramos‐Vera, Cristian, Saintila, Jacksaint
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BMI
Peru
Dietary Self-efficacy
Body Self-perception
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author Ramirez Luque, Diana Beatriz
Rocha Huaman, Neirru L
Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling
Calizaya Milla, Sergio Elvis
Ramos‐Vera, Cristian
Saintila, Jacksaint
author_browse Calizaya Milla, Sergio Elvis
Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling
Ramirez Luque, Diana Beatriz
Ramos‐Vera, Cristian
Rocha Huaman, Neirru L
Saintila, Jacksaint
author_facet Ramirez Luque, Diana Beatriz
Rocha Huaman, Neirru L
Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling
Calizaya Milla, Sergio Elvis
Ramos‐Vera, Cristian
Saintila, Jacksaint
author_sort Ramirez Luque, Diana Beatriz
collection Producción científica
description Background: Body self-perception and dietary self-efficacy may represent an important factor in the prevention of excess body weight. Purpose: This study evaluated body self-perception, dietary self-efficacy, and body mass index (BMI) in the Peruvian population. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 190 men and 210 women. Each participant was shown 9 Stunkard anatomical silhouettes corresponding to BMI values. The results obtained were classified as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. The Dieting Self-Efficacy Scale (DIET-SE) was also applied. Chi-square statistic, Kruskal–Wallis, Student t -test, and ANOVA were used to explore differences in means and proportions. Results: Age was significantly higher in those who underestimated their weight and who were dissatisfied with their body (p = 0.000). BMI was higher in men, most were dissatisfied with their body (p< 0.05), and were more likely to underestimate their weight compared to women (p = 0.000). Those participants who were dissatisfied with their body and who underestimated their weight were more likely to have an elevated BMI compared to those who were satisfied and who did not underestimate their weight. All participants had low dietary self-efficacy (LDSE), with a little higher proportion in men compared to women (62.6% vs 61.4%). The majority (45.9%) reported little confidence to resist high-calorie food temptations. More than half of the participants reported body dissatisfaction and LDSE, this was more frequent in men compared to women. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and implement preventive measures to improve self-perception of the body, taking into account factors such as gender, age, and eating habits. Keywords: dietary self-efficacy, BMI, body self-perception, obesity, Peru
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spelling oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/7312026-11-02T12:57:04ZBody Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional SurveyRamirez Luque, Diana BeatrizRocha Huaman, Neirru LCalizaya Milla, Yaquelin EvelingCalizaya Milla, Sergio ElvisRamos‐Vera, CristianSaintila, JacksaintObesityBMIPeruDietary Self-efficacyBody Self-perceptionBackground: Body self-perception and dietary self-efficacy may represent an important factor in the prevention of excess body weight. Purpose: This study evaluated body self-perception, dietary self-efficacy, and body mass index (BMI) in the Peruvian population. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 190 men and 210 women. Each participant was shown 9 Stunkard anatomical silhouettes corresponding to BMI values. The results obtained were classified as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. The Dieting Self-Efficacy Scale (DIET-SE) was also applied. Chi-square statistic, Kruskal–Wallis, Student t -test, and ANOVA were used to explore differences in means and proportions. Results: Age was significantly higher in those who underestimated their weight and who were dissatisfied with their body (p = 0.000). BMI was higher in men, most were dissatisfied with their body (p< 0.05), and were more likely to underestimate their weight compared to women (p = 0.000). Those participants who were dissatisfied with their body and who underestimated their weight were more likely to have an elevated BMI compared to those who were satisfied and who did not underestimate their weight. All participants had low dietary self-efficacy (LDSE), with a little higher proportion in men compared to women (62.6% vs 61.4%). The majority (45.9%) reported little confidence to resist high-calorie food temptations. More than half of the participants reported body dissatisfaction and LDSE, this was more frequent in men compared to women. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and implement preventive measures to improve self-perception of the body, taking into account factors such as gender, age, and eating habits. Keywords: dietary self-efficacy, BMI, body self-perception, obesity, PeruArticlehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36699341https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=86884https://doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s395281PMC986979910.2147/ijgm.s395281https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/73136699341W4317212501enInternational Journal of General Medicine1178-70742023-01-012026-06-13T09:33:02Z2026-06-13T09:33:02Z
spellingShingle Obesity
BMI
Peru
Dietary Self-efficacy
Body Self-perception
Ramirez Luque, Diana Beatriz
Rocha Huaman, Neirru L
Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling
Calizaya Milla, Sergio Elvis
Ramos‐Vera, Cristian
Saintila, Jacksaint
Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey
title Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey
title_full Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey
title_fullStr Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey
title_full_unstemmed Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey
title_short Body Self-Perception, Dietary Self-Efficacy, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey
title_sort body self perception dietary self efficacy and body mass index in young adults a cross sectional survey
topic Obesity
BMI
Peru
Dietary Self-efficacy
Body Self-perception
topic_facet Obesity
BMI
Peru
Dietary Self-efficacy
Body Self-perception
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36699341
https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=86884
https://doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s395281
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/731
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