Abstract
Background: To assess the perceptions of young college going girls regarding obesity, body image and weight reducing practices in Mumbai. Objective: To study the prevalence of obesity by anthropometry and to obtain an insight on weight perceptions and compare it with actual weight. Subjects and Methods: Cross-sectional Settings and participants: 708 Urban college going girls, age between 17-20 years residing in Mumbai were selected on their willingness to cooperate for the study. Results: Prevalence of overweight by standard weight for height and BMI (>23) was 13.6% and that of obese was 15.3%. There was a distinct difference between actual and perceived weight status. Conclusion: Strange weight control practices adopted by the girls, is an alarming sign which needs further action.
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