Table 2 Dieting behaviors of participants
Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|
Dieting to lose weight (past 30 days) | 33 (53.2%) |
Exercising to lose weight (past 30 days) | 33 (53.2%) |
Vomiting or taking laxatives to lose weight (past 30 days) | 5 (8.1%) |
Taking diet pills to lose weight (past 30 days) | 10 (16.1%) |
Receiving comments from the family concerning losing weight | 32 (51.6%) |
Pressure from TV, magazine to lose weight | 32 (51.6%) |