COMPOSITION AND PERCEPTION OF BODY IMAGE IN ADULT WOMEN

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to describe the composition and perception of body image in adult women. 300 women participated from 35 to 59 years of age. A convenience Sampling was used. Sociodemographic data was used, body mass index and body image perception questionnaire. The study showed that 36.3% on weight and 41.3% some type of obesity. Regarding perception, 16.7% was perceived in obesity, while 12% overestimated their condition in relation to the actual BMI, that is, 48% perceived to be overweight. 85% of the participants wanted to be placed in a normal BMI and only 22.3% presented this condition with respect to their actual BMI. For future studies it is recommended to include psychological variables to identify potential causes of overweight and obesity in women.

Keywords

• overweight
• obesity
• body image
• woman