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Hispanic individuals reported higher desired body weight than their white counterparts.
Cultural factors may influence body image and weight management strategies.
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Hispanic women and men both reported higher desired body weight (height standardized) than white women and men.
Why this rating
The study's findings are based on direct reporting from participants.
Source
The Influence of Gender and Socioeconomic Factors on Hispanic/White Differences in Body Mass Index
Marilyn A. Winkleby et al. · Preventive Medicine · 1996
DOI 10.1006/pmed.1996.0047
cross-sectional · n=1376Cited 71×
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