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Obesity Research
Blacks are less likely to recognize overweight and obesity
December 30th, 2006
Overweight black Americans are two to three times more likely than heavy white Americans to say they are of average weight - even after being diagnosed as overweight or obese by their doctors, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers. Weight misperception was most common among black men and women, and also was found among Hispanic men (but not women) compared to their white counterparts. The findings, which appear in the online issue of the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, are significant as excess body weight is a known risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, many forms of cancer, and premature...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2006-12-30)
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