Body Size Perceptions and Preferences of Older African-American Women

Patricia A. Sharpe PhD, MPH Prevention Research Center, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA

Victoria L. Vaca MA Prevention Research Center, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA

Michelle L. Granner MS Prevention Research Center, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA

Mary L. Greaney MPH Prevention Research Center, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA

Roger G. Sargent PhD Prevention Research Center, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA

Carol Rheaume MSPH

Abstract

This study examined body mass index, body size perceptions via silhouettes, and dietary knowledge and behaviors among 101 older African-American women. BMI was highly correlated with body size silhouette choice. Women who perceived themselves to be overweight reported significantly less dairy consumption (p = .02). Women with greater nutrition knowledge consumed fruit more frequently (p = .05) and consumed chips/french fries less frequently (p = .002) in the previous 24-hour recall. Perceptions of being overweight were associated with BMI and weight change behavior.

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