Weight Status and Self-Perception of Weight Among Women of Childbearing Age — China, 2015
Hongyun Fang, Qiya Guo, Lahong Ju, Shujuan Li, Xiaoli Xu, Wei Piao, Dongmei Yu, Liyun Zhao
Abstract
SUMMARY: Both lean and obese women carry a risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Correct self-perception of body weight status is necessary for optimal weight control. Data from the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Surveillance of Chinese Residents in 2015 were used in this study. The weight status and self-perception of weight among women of childbearing age in China were analyzed to provide basic data for improving the nutritional health of women of childbearing age. Around 45% of women of childbearing age misperceive their body weight status. Future actions to improve body weight perception in women of childbearing age are necessary to increase the impact of public health campaigns focusing on a healthy body weight.