Relation of body image with BMI among female university students

Youngsters today are self-conscious and more focused about their looks and appearance. Also childhood obesity is common and prevailing leading to various associated problems in young people. The present study was done on 160 females (18-25 years) to see a relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and body image amongst university female students. Body image was measured using a standard questionnaire. The results showed that 27.75% and 35% of girls were overweight and obese. Also, there was a significant positive correlation of body image with increasing BMI (p