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A survey of body shape perception and weight control of adolescent girls in three areas of Korea
Yoon Lee, Hye-Kyoung Shin, Byung-Min Choi, Baik-Lin Eun, Sang-Hee Park, Kee-Hyoung Lee, Chol Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(2):134-144.   Published online February 15, 2008
Purpose : This study aimed to investigate body shape perception, weight control behaviors and eating habits of adolescent girls in urban, suburban and rural areas of Korea to obtain basis for establishing adequate weight control program for adolescent. Methods : From May 2002 to November 2002, a cross-sectional questionnaire survey and physical examination were conducted to examine body shape perception, weight...
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