Puoane, T., Tsolekile, L. & Steyn, N. (2010) Perceptions about body image and sizes among black African girls living in Cape Town. Ethnicity & Disease. 20:29-34.

Source :	Ethnicity & Disease
Keywords :	body image / african people / weight management / girls / cape town / identity
Team :	Puoane, T. Tsolekile, L. Steyn, Nelia (Dr N.P.)
Department(s) :	Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation CeSTii
Output type :	Journal Article peer-reviewed
Print :	HSRC Library: shelf number 6244
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Abstract :
this study shows that opinions and beliefs about body image start in adolescence. It is therefore important to consider these perceptions when designing interventions for preventing obesity and other chronic non-communicable diseases during early childhood.

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