Body dissatisfaction, concerns about aging, and food choices of baby boomer and older women in Manitoba
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Date
2012
Authors
Marshall, Catherine
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Dietitians of Canada
Abstract
The objectives of this research project were to (1) explore perceptions and experiences related to body dissatisfaction, aging, and the use of body work practices among baby boomer and older women; and (2) explore healthy eating attitudes and barriers, food choice influences, dieting behaviours, and food product usage/attitudes among these women. Fourteen focus groups with baby boomer and older women were conducted in urban and rural areas of Manitoba (n=137). Participants also completed a questionnaire and height and weight measurements. Body image, aging and food were intimately connected in women’s lives. Feelings about the body were closely connected to the experience of aging and perceptions of the body influenced food choices and attitudes. This thesis adds value to the existing literature by exploring the connections between aging, food, and the body, from the perspectives of baby boomer and older women.
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baby boomer, aging, older women, body image, women's health, nutrition, eating, dieting, body work, mixed methods, local, organic, functional food, food choice
Citation
Marshall, C., Lengyel, C., Utioh, A. (2012). Body dissatisfaction among middle-aged and older women. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 73(2), e241-e247.