Abstract
This study examined body mass index, body size perceptions via silhouettes, and dietary knowledge and behaviors among 101 older African-American women. BMI was highly correlated with body size silhouette choice. Women who perceived themselves to be overweight reported significantly less dairy consumption (p = .02). Women with greater nutrition knowledge consumed fruit more frequently (p = .05) and consumed chips/french fries less frequently (p = .002) in the previous 24-hour recall. Perceptions of being overweight were associated with BMI and weight change behavior.
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