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Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors Related To Weight-Control and Body<br />

Image Perceptions among Chinese High School Students<br />

Lee Chia Yin<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Noor Salihah Binti Zakaria<br />

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition)<br />

School of Food Science and Technology<br />

Body image perception is one of the determinants in weight management, especially<br />

among adolescents. This study aims to evaluate knowledge, attitude and behaviors<br />

related to weight-control and body image perceptions among Chinese high school<br />

students as well as to assess the relationship between body image perceptions and<br />

weight-control practices. A cross-sectional study will be conducted in two high schools in<br />

Penang using stratified random sampling. Chinese students aged 13 and 14 from the<br />

selected schools will be recruited (n=271). Aspects to be evaluated include: Knowledge<br />

level, attitude and behaviors related to weight-control (Weight-related Knowledge and<br />

Attitude Questionnaire; Weight Control Strategies Scale) and body image perceptions<br />

(Figure Rating Scale). Descriptive analysis and parametric tests will be employed.<br />

Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to weight-control and body image perception<br />

among Chinese high school students will be determined and the relationship between<br />

body image perception and weight-control practices are expected to be significant.<br />

1169 | UMT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY

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