Self-reported height and weight, if accurate, provide a simple and economical method to
track changes in body weight over time. Literature suggests adults tend to under-report their …

Objective The aim of this study was to validate self-reported anthropometric measurements
and body mass index (BMI) classifications in a young adult population. Methods Both self …

COVID-19 vaccines have shown high efficacy, with most side effects being mild–moderate
and more frequently reported by females and people at younger ages. Since no studies …

The goal of this study was to examine lifetime weight stigmatization as a mediator of the
relationships among current body mass index, childhood overweight, depression, and body …

Introduction Self-reported height and weight may lead to inaccurate estimates of
associations between BMI and health indicators. The purpose of this study is to assess …

Picky eating is a childhood behavior that vexes many parents and is a symptom in the newer
diagnosis of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in adults. Pressure to eat, a …

Objective Adolescence and young adulthood are developmental periods during the life
course that are sometimes associated with heightened stress and engagement in binge …

Body dissatisfaction is a common condition that poses health behavior risks, such as the use
of maladaptive eating styles instead of adaptive eating styles. Few studies have …

Objective Weight stigma comprises negative attitudes and weight-related stereotypes that
result in rejection, discrimination, and prejudice against individuals in larger bodies. Both …

Self-reported measures for body mass index (BMI) are considered a limitation in research
design, especially when they are a primary outcome. Studies have found some populations …