Age Is Protective While Economical Punctuation and Body Image Are Risk Factors to Body Concern

This study investigates the impact of socioeconomic, academic, anthropometric, behavioral, and body image factors on body concerns among female undergraduate nutrition students. Conducted in the Midwest region of Brazil, it involved 173 nutrition students. Data on sociodemographic, academic, anthropometric, behavioral, and body image (using the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale, Food Desire Questionnaire, and Body Shape Questionnaire) were collected. Results revealed that 46.24% of students had some level of body concern, with 10.98% experiencing severe concerns. Economic status (p=0.02) and anthropometric variables (p=0.01) were associated to body concern levels. The incremental in the age in such way that one year older represents less chance of being concerned (OR=0.84;IC95%:0.72-0.98). There is a higher chance of being concerned of their bodies with the incremental of economical punctuation represents higher chance (1.07;1.03-1.12) and Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (2.10;1.34-3.28). It emphasizes the importance of implementing interventions that address Nutrition students' body concerns.