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Direct linkMadanat, Hala; Hawks, Steven R.; Angeles, Heidi N. – Health Education & Behavior, 2011
The nutrition transition is associated with increased obesity rates and increased desire to be thin. This study evaluates the relationship between actual body size and desired body size among a representative sample of 800 Jordanian women. Using Stunkard's body silhouettes, women were asked to identify their current and ideal body sizes, healthy…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Females, Self Concept
Hawks, Steven R.; Madanat, Hala; Smith, TeriSue; De La Cruz, Natalie – Journal of American College Health, 2008
Objective: In this exploratory study, the authors evaluated the impact of an elective college course on dieting levels, eating styles, and body image among college women. Participants: Participants were a convenience sample of 29 self-selected female students at a western university who were mostly white, normal-weight seniors with significant…
Descriptors: Elective Courses, Females, Self Concept, Scores
