Influence Of Lifestyle Factors Like BMI, Diet And Physical Activity In Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Adolescents And Young Adults.

Author(s)	Ms. Rency Abraham, Ms. Ranimol Mathew, Ms. Christeena Mary Viji, Dr. Sofy Binu
Country	India
Abstract	Body image refers to an individual’s emotional attitudes, perceptions and beliefs regarding their own body and has a bearing on their nutritional status, which can have far-reaching consequences on their health as adolescents and young adults. This study investigates the the influence of lifestyle factors such as BMI, diet, and physical activity in body image dissatisfaction among adolescents and young adults. Utilizing a cross-sectional descriptive design, data were collected from 500 participants across three colleges and two schools over a six-month period through a predesigned questionnaire and google forms with Contour drawing figure rating scale(FRS). Key findings revealed a significant prevalence of body image dissatisfaction, with 56.44% of females and 43.56% of males reporting dissatisfaction. Females exhibited higher levels of dissatisfaction compared to males.
Keywords	Body Image Dissatisfaction, Adolescents, Young Adults, Figure Rating Scale, BMI, Diet, and Physical activity.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50888
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9tzz8

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