scholarly journals Considering BMI, Body Image and Desired Weight Change for Suitable Obesity Management Options

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Godoy-Izquierdo ◽  
Juan González-Hernández ◽  
Raquel Lara ◽  
Alejandra Rodríguez-Tadeo ◽  
María J. Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Body Images ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Excessive Weight ◽  
Weight Excess ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Abstract With prevalence of obesity increasing worldwide, understanding body image in individuals with excessive weight is important, as unawareness of weight excess can prevent weight loss attempts. We explored the associations among measured and self-reported body mass index (BMI), body image and body satisfaction among Spanish females and males with overweight or obesity, with a special focus in discriminating individuals who are and are not satisfied with their body and wish or not to change their appearance. Just unifying all individuals with excessive weight may lead to uncover or deny different realities and to develop unfitted clinical management options. Updating findings for the Spanish population, we found that most participants correctly estimated their weight, but 3 in 10 underestimated it. Similarly, their body images corresponded to adults with overweight or obesity who desired to be thinner, but in average they reported a perceived body just slightly overweight and a moderate satisfaction with their body. Complementing the existing evidence, BMI and sex-gender interacted for influencing body weight estimation and desired weight change. In addition, three different subgroups were found for desired change of weight and size, depending on their BMI and body satisfaction. Discovering and considering different subjective realities and corporeal experiences among individuals with weight excess will help professionals to develop appropriate therapeutic interventions. Thus, the personal experiences that individuals have with obesity, instead of obesity itself, should be considered for disentangling management efforts.

scholarly journals Body Satisfaction, Weight Stigma, Positivity, and Happiness among Spanish Adults with Overweight and Obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4186
Author(s):  
Débora Godoy-Izquierdo ◽  
Juan González-Hernández ◽  
Alejandra Rodríguez-Tadeo ◽  
Raquel Lara ◽  
Adelaida Ogallar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Although previous evidence suggests that happiness is lower among individuals with obesity, research on the correlates of subjective well-being (SWB) is warranted to increase our knowledge. We aim to explore excess weight (i.e., measured and self-reported body mass index (BMI)), body image and satisfaction, self-stigma, positivity, and happiness among Spanish adults with overweight or obesity. We further aim to investigate the predictors of SWB in this sample. A convenience sample of 100 individuals with excess weight completed self-reports on the study variables and were weighed and their height measured. On average, the participants reported body perceptions revealing minor excessive weight, moderate body satisfaction, low-to-moderate weight-related stigma, and elevated positivity and happiness. BMI and gender/sex independently affected these variables, but there were no significant interaction effects. Furthermore, individuals with overweight or obesity with higher body satisfaction and elevated positivity were more likely to report being happy, independent of their age, gender/sex, weight, and weight-related stigma. Mediation effects were found for body satisfaction and positivity in the relationship between weight and happiness. Moreover, positive orientation suppressed the pervasive influence of stigma on SWB. Our findings confirm the key role of body image dimensions and weight-related stigma for happiness and add support to the relevance of positivity for overall well-being of individuals with excess weight. These results may inform obesity management actions focused on inclusive aesthetic models, combating social stigmatization and enhancing positivity for a flourishing and fulfilling life.

scholarly journals Understanding Men’s Body Image in the Context of Their Romantic Relationships

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura B. Goins ◽  
Charlotte N. Markey ◽  
Meghan M. Gillen
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Intimacy ◽  
Romantic Couples ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined men’s body image in the context of their romantic relationships. One hundred and four heterosexual romantic couples ( N = 208 participants) completed measures assessing men’s body image, perceptions of men’s weight change, relationship length, and sexual intimacy. Men’s height and weight were also measured. Results indicate that men were more likely to be satisfied with their bodies when they perceived their partners to be, when their partners actually were satisfied with their bodies, and when they perceived themselves to have gained relatively little weight throughout the duration of their relationships. Analyses also revealed that men expressed greater body satisfaction when there was a relatively high degree of sexual intimacy in the relationship. Findings are discussed in terms of their contributions to researchers’ and practitioners’ understanding of men’s body satisfaction.

Should Body-Image Scales Designed for Adults Be Used with Adolescents?

1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 747-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuala M. Byrne ◽  
Andrew P. Hills
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Body Images ◽  
Discrepancy Scores ◽  
Assessment Procedures

For many people, there is a discrepancy between perceived and desired physical appearance. Attempts have been made to quantify this discrepancy as a measure of body-image disturbance; however, the use of measurement scales which are not population-specific may bias the assessment. To investigate whether ratings of body-images were affected by the scale employed, 57 male and 40 female adolescents were tested using both adult and adolescent body-figure silhouette scales. Significant between-scale differences were found, with adolescents displaying consistently lower body-image ratings when viewing adult as opposed to adolescent scales. In addition, between-sex differences in discrepancy scores and correlations between discrepancy scores and another measure of body satisfaction were significantly influenced by the scale employed. The results confirm the need for population-specific measurement scales and the implementation of standardised assessment procedures.

scholarly journals Association of a Mediterranean Diet and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption with Subjective Well-Being among Adults with Overweight and Obesity

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1342
Author(s):  
Débora Godoy-Izquierdo ◽  
Adelaida Ogallar ◽  
Raquel Lara ◽  
Alejandra Rodríguez-Tadeo ◽  
Félix Arbinaga
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Excessive Weight

Recent evidence suggests that among behavioral-lifestyle factors, adherence to a healthy dietary pattern such as the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is linked not only to better psychological health and mental positive status but also to increased subjective well-being (SWB). Nevertheless, this association has been unexplored among individuals with excessive weight. This study explored whether adherence to the MedDiet and the intake of healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables (FV) are associated with increased happiness and life satisfaction among Spanish adults with overweight or obesity when weight, body image, and body satisfaction are also considered. A convenience sample of adult individuals with excessive weight completed self-reports on the study variables, and weight and BMI were measured by bioimpedance. No evidence of a relationship with SWB indicators was obtained for MedDiet global indicators, probably due to the low adherence to a healthy diet by these individuals. In contrast, FV intake, as a powerful indicator of healthy eating, was associated with life satisfaction when BMI and body image dimensions were considered, among which body satisfaction had a key role. Moreover, life satisfaction fully mediated the relationship between FV consumption and happiness. Our findings are expected to make a relevant contribution to knowledge on the positive correlates or protective factors for overall well-being in obesity, including dietary habits and body appreciation. Our results may inform obesity management actions focused on inclusive, positive aesthetic models and promoting a healthy lifestyle for happiness in obesity.

scholarly journals RELAÇÃO ENTRE SATISFAÇÃO E INSATISFAÇÃO COM A IMAGEM CORPORAL E INDICADORES ANTROPOMÉTRICOS: ESTUDO REALIZADO COM ESTUDANTES DA ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA DE ESTARREJA NO DISTRITO DE AVEIRO

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Claudia Pinheiro ◽  
Sebastião Votre
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Excessive Weight ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
The Ideal

O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar a relação entre imagem corporal e grau de satisfação e insatisfação com a mesma tendo em consideração as variáveis morfológicas sexo e índice de massa corporal. Foram entrevistados 12 adolescentes (6 rapazes e 6 garotas) divididos em 3 categorias de acordo com o seu IMC. Verificamos que alguns dos nossos entrevistados consideraram estar longe do modelo de corpo ideal, mas afirmaram gostar dos seus corpos por habituação ou conformismo. Três dos entrevistados com excesso de peso mostraram-se insatisfeitos com o peso que possuem e afirmaram desejar ser mais magros. The aim of this study was to analyze the relation between body image and levels of body satisfaction and dissatisfaction taking into account sex and body mass index. 12 children (6 boys and 6 girls) divided into 3 categories according to their BMI were interviewed. We found that some of our respondents considered to be away from the model of the ideal body but claimed to like their bodies for habituation or conformism. 3 of our interviewees with excessive weight were dissatisfied with their body weight and would like to be thinner. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relación de la imagen corporal y la satisfacción y la insatisfacción corporal considerando el índice de masa corporal y los sexos. Entrevistamos a 12 niños (6 niños y 6 niñas) divididos en 3 categorías según su índice de masa corporal. Encontramos que algunos de nuestros encuestados consideran estar lejos del modelo del cuerpo ideal, pero afirmaron gustar de sus cuerpos por habituación o conformismo. 3 de nuestros entrevistados con exceso de peso no estaban satisfechos con su peso corporal y les gustaría ser más delgados.

scholarly journals Is a Mediterranean Diet Associated with Subjective Well-Being among Adults with Overweight and Obesity? The Key Role of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Body Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Godoy-Izquierdo ◽  
Adelaida Ogallar ◽  
Raquel Lara ◽  
Alejandra Rodriguez-Tadeo ◽  
Félix Arbinaga
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Excessive Weight

Recent evidence suggests that among behavioral-lifestyle factors, adherence to a healthy dietary pattern such as the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is linked not only to better psychological health and mental positive status but also to increased subjective well-being (SWB). Nevertheless, this association has been unexplored among individuals with excessive weight. This study explored whether adherence to the MedDiet and the intake of healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables (FV) are associated with increased happiness and life satisfaction among Spanish adults with overweight or obesity when weight, body image, and body satisfaction are also considered. A convenience sample of adult individuals with excessive weight completed self-reports on the study variables, and weight and BMI were measured by bioimpedance. No evidence of a relationship with SWB indicators was obtained for MedDiet global indicators, probably due to the low adherence to a healthy diet by these individuals. In contrast, FV intake, as a powerful indicator of healthy eating, was associated with life satisfaction when BMI and body image dimensions were considered, among which body satisfaction also had a key role. Moreover, life satisfaction fully mediated the relationship between FV consumption and happiness. Our findings are expected to make a relevant contribution to knowledge on the positive correlates or protective factors for overall well-being in obesity, including dietary habits and body appreciation. Our results may inform obesity management actions focused on inclusive, positive aesthetic models and promoting a healthy lifestyle for happiness in obesity.

Wound With Diabetes: Present Scenario And Future

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuldeep B. Pawar ◽  
Shivani Desai ◽  
Ramesh R. Bhonde ◽  
Ritesh P. Bhole ◽  
Atul A. Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Diabetic Wound ◽  
Management Options ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Proliferation And Migration

: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder of endocrine system characterized by increase in blood glucose level. Several factors such as pancreatic damage, oxidative stress, infection, genetic factor, obesity, liver dysfunction play a vital role in pathogenesis of diabetes which further lead to serious diabetic complications. Diabetic wound is one such complication where the wound formation occurs, especially due to pressure and its healing process is disrupted due to factors such as hyperglycemia, neuropathy, nephropathy, peripheral vascular disease, reduction of blood flow, atherosclerosis, impaired fibroblast. Process of wound healing is delayed due to different abnormalities like alteration in nitric oxide level, increase in aldose reductase, sorbitol and fructose. Therefore, diabetic wound requires more time to heal as compare to normal wound. Healing time is delayed in diabetic wound due to many factors such as stress, decreased oxygenation supply, infection, decreased blood flow, impaired proliferation and migration rate, impaired growth factor production, impaired keratinocytes proliferation and migration, and altered vascular endothelial mediators. The current treatment for diabetic wound includes wound patches, oxygenation therapy, hydrogel patches, gene therapy, laser therapy, and stem cell therapy. Medications with phytoconstituents is also one way to manage diabetic wound, but it is not more effective for quick healing. The objective of this review is to understand the potential of various management options which are available for diabetic wound, with a special focus on biological cells.

scholarly journals Psychosocial and Diet-Related Lifestyle Clusters in Overweight and Obesity

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6461
Author(s):  
Débora Godoy-Izquierdo ◽  
Raquel Lara ◽  
Adelaida Ogallar ◽  
Alejandra Rodríguez-Tadeo ◽  
María J. Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Excessive Weight ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Composition Factors ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

This study explored intraindividual multidimensional profiles integrating psychosocial factors, namely, body image and satisfaction, weight-related self-stigma, positivity, and happiness, and behavioural-lifestyle factors, namely, adherence to a healthy diet, among Spanish adults with overweight or obesity. We further aimed to investigate the association of excess weight (i.e., measured body mass index, BMI) with the abovementioned multidimensional configurations. A convenience sample of 100 adult individuals (60% females) with excessive weight (69% overweight; 31% obesity) was recruited. They completed self-reports regarding the study variables, and their weight and height were measured. With a perspective centered on the individual, a cluster analysis was performed. Three distinct intraindividual psychosocial and diet-related profiles were identified: a group of healthy individuals with excess weight (46%); a group of individuals who were negatively affected by their excessive weight and showed the most distressed profile (18%); and a group of dysfunctional individuals who seemed to be excessively unrealistic and optimistic regarding their excessive weight and unhealthy lifestyles, but were troubled by their weight (36%). Furthermore, individuals in the affected cluster had higher obesity (mean BMI ± SD = 32.1 ± 3.7) than those in the clusters of healthy (28.0 ± 3.0) and dysfunctional individuals (28.1 ± 3.3) (p < 0.05). The results showed that there are specific psychosocial and lifestyle profiles in the adult population with excess weight and that there are relationships among psychological, behavioural, and body-composition factors. For clinical application purposes, it is important to account for the heterogeneity within individuals who are obese and to individualize the interventions, with a focus from weight change to the individual’s overall well-being.

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