Research Showcase Abstracts
Explore abstracts from CFDR’s annual research showcase at the DC Conference.
Year
2014
Language
English
Title
Perceptions of Body Image and Food Choices among Rural and Urban Baby Boomer Women
Introduction/Purpose
Dr. Christina Lengyel presented information on her research project, funded under CFDR's Nutrition Research in Focus program at CFDR's Research Showcase in Toronto on November 27, 2014. Just beginning her project, Christina talked about her project's objectives and methodology.
Objective(s)/Process or Summary of Content
• Perceptions and attitudes towards the body
• How we see ourselves and how we feel about what we see
• How we see ourselves and how we feel about what we see
Conclusions(s)/Recommendations
• BD persists throughout the life span
• Certain factors may be associated with the development of BD
• BD often leads to a variety of food and body behaviours
• These behaviours may negatively affect physical and psychological health, nutritional status, and overall quality of life
• The increasing prevalence of BD has important implications for health care, the food industry, and public policy
• Certain factors may be associated with the development of BD
• BD often leads to a variety of food and body behaviours
• These behaviours may negatively affect physical and psychological health, nutritional status, and overall quality of life
• The increasing prevalence of BD has important implications for health care, the food industry, and public policy
