From: Change in body weight and body image in young adults: a longitudinal study
Variables | n | Body perception | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Thinner (%) | Satisfied (%) | Fatter (%) |
MEN | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Body mass index z-score change | Â | Â | Â | <0.001 a |
≥ +0.5 | 676 | 17.2 | 35.2 | 47.6 |
−0.49 to +0.49 | 755 | 29.8 | 51.1 | 19.1 |
≤ −0.5 | 532 | 40.8 | 42.5 | 16.7 |
WOMEN | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Body mass index z-score change | Â | Â | Â | <0.001 a |
≥ +0.5 | 541 | 4.8 | 13.9 | 81.3 |
−0.49 to +0.49 | 712 | 18.1 | 32.4 | 49.4 |
≤ −0.5 | 486 | 21.0 | 31.9 | 47.1 |