Kinesiology and Community Health :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Students Who Underestimate Weight Dont See a Need to Diet

Dr. Flavia Andrade and researchers found that students consistently underestimated their weight, resulting in a misperception that hinders weight loss. Unable to identify that they had a weight problem, students were less likely to address the issue. The study is part of the UpAmigos Project and has been featured in a number of publications including:

• Medical News Today
• Psych Central

Dr. Andrade’s lab, Demography of Health and Aging , focuses on the study of health, well-being and quality of life in Latin America and the Caribbean and among Latinos in the U.S.