Body Image, Food Consumption and Physical Activity Associated With Weight Control Behaviours in Adolescents

Leandro André Vieira Olsson; G. Bruno; Felipe Mendes Delpino; Elza de Mello; Clécio Homrich da Silva

doi:10.1111/apa.70543

April 9, 2026Acta PaediatricaOpen Access

Body Image, Food Consumption and Physical Activity Associated With Weight Control Behaviours in Adolescents

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Key Points

The aim is to explore the relationship between body image, food consumption, and physical activity in adolescents and their weight control behaviors.
Analyzing surveys on body image and weight control behaviors in adolescents.
Evaluating the connection between food consumption and physical activity patterns.
Identifying harmful weight control behaviors linked to body dissatisfaction.
Body dissatisfaction correlates with harmful weight control behaviors in adolescents.
Food consumption and physical activity exhibit significant links to body image perceptions.
Early identification may aid in preventing unhealthy behaviors.

Implication

Analyzing Body Image and Weight Control Behaviors in Adolescents, indicating early prevention strategies are crucial.

Abstract

Body dissatisfaction was associated with harmful weight control behaviours in adolescents and may support early identification and prevention strategies.

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Olsson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Body Image, Food Consumption and Physical Activity Associated With Weight Control Behaviours in Adolescents

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Body Image, Food Consumption and Physical Activity Associated With Weight Control Behaviours in Adolescents

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