Original paper
Perceived body image in men and women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation of body mass index with the figure rating scale
Abstract
Background Body mass index (BMI) is often used as an objective surrogate estimate of body fat. Increased BMI is directly associated with an increase in metabolic disease, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS) is a subjective measure of body fat, and self-perceptions of body image conceivably impact the development and treatment of T2DM. This study examined the self-perception of body image to various...
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Title
Perceived body image in men and women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation of body mass index with the figure rating scale
Published Date
Dec 1, 2009
Journal
Volume
8
Issue
1
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