This statistic displays the weight status misperception among girls in the United States, aged 8 to 15 years for the period from 2005 to 2012, based on body mass index (BMI). During these years, 7.1 percent of girls between 8 and 15 years old that were at a normal BMI believed themselves to be too thin. Obesity among children is a major health concern that can lead to many complications in adulthood. Correct self-perception of weight in children may also be associated with appropriate weight control behaviors in children and adolescents.
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CDC. (January 7, 2014). Weight status misperception among girls in the U.S. from 2005 to 2012, by body mass index [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/320585/girls-in-the-us-weight-status-misperception-by-bmi/
CDC. "Weight status misperception among girls in the U.S. from 2005 to 2012, by body mass index." Chart. January 7, 2014. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/320585/girls-in-the-us-weight-status-misperception-by-bmi/
CDC. (2014). Weight status misperception among girls in the U.S. from 2005 to 2012, by body mass index. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/320585/girls-in-the-us-weight-status-misperception-by-bmi/
CDC. "Weight Status Misperception among Girls in The U.S. from 2005 to 2012, by Body Mass Index." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 7 Jan 2014, /statistics/320585/girls-in-the-us-weight-status-misperception-by-bmi/
CDC, Weight status misperception among girls in the U.S. from 2005 to 2012, by body mass index ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/320585/girls-in-the-us-weight-status-misperception-by-bmi/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Weight status misperception among girls in the U.S. from 2005 to 2012, by body mass index [Graph], CDC, January 7, 2014. [Online]. Available: /statistics/320585/girls-in-the-us-weight-status-misperception-by-bmi/
