Study group n = 74

Control group n = 176

Statistical significance χ²

How does the respondent describe his/her present weight?

p = 0.0000

very underweight

4.1%

0%

somewhat underweight

1.4%

5.7%

normal

5.4%

40.3%

slightly overweight

39.2%

43.8%

heavily overweight

50.0%

10.2%

How does the respondent feel about his/her weight and existence?

p = 0.0002

perfectly satisfied, no problems

30.7%

50.3%

occasional problems with the size of his/her own body

53.3%

45.8%

continual feelings of inferiority because of his/her own looks and appearance

9.3%

4.0%

the respondent continually feels utterly unfit and is unsatisfied with himself/herself

6.7%

0%