Mbogori Teresia, Arthur Tya M
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
Am J Lifestyle Med. 2019 Mar 21;15(3):347-355. doi: 10.1177/1559827619834507. eCollection 2021 May-Jun.
The purpose of this study was to determine the associations among body weight status perception, health status, diet quality, and consumption of fruits and vegetables within the adolescent population in the United States. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1737 adolescents (12-17 years) participating in the Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating study, an internet-based survey study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Adolescents reported their perception of their weight status, diet quality, health status, and the frequency with which they consumed common fruits and vegetables in a week. Results showed that 62% of the adolescents reported perceiving their weight as "just right," and 10.9%, 22.4%, and 4.7% perceived their weight to be "underweight," "a little overweight," and "very overweight," respectively. Those who perceived their weight status as "just right" also reported their health to be "very good" or "excellent" and that their diet was good. Similarly, adolescents who perceived their weight to be just right consumed significantly more fruits and vegetables than those who perceived their weight as "underweight" or "overweight." Results of this study have important implications for future research on weight and health status, diet quality, and healthy eating behaviors among adolescents.
本研究的目的是确定美国青少年群体中体重状况认知、健康状况、饮食质量以及水果和蔬菜摄入量之间的关联。对1737名青少年（12 - 17岁）进行了一项横断面研究，这些青少年参与了由美国国家癌症研究所赞助的基于互联网的“家庭生活、活动、阳光、健康与饮食”调查研究。青少年报告了他们对自己体重状况、饮食质量、健康状况的认知，以及他们一周内食用常见水果和蔬菜的频率。结果显示，62%的青少年报告认为自己的体重“刚刚好”，10.9%、22.4%和4.7%的青少年分别认为自己“体重过轻”、“有点超重”和“非常超重”。那些认为自己体重“刚刚好”的青少年还报告自己的健康状况为“非常好”或“优秀”，并且饮食良好。同样，认为自己体重刚刚好的青少年食用的水果和蔬菜明显多于那些认为自己“体重过轻”或“超重”的青少年。本研究结果对未来关于青少年体重与健康状况、饮食质量和健康饮食行为的研究具有重要意义。
