Table 2 Knowledge on causes, consequences an statements of obesity and distribution of answers in this domain
Knowledge | Disagree | Agree |
|---|---|---|
Causes of obesity | [%] | [%] |
Eat too much fat | 11.0 | 89.0 |
Insufficient physical activity | 2.8 | 97.2 |
Genetic factors | 26.8 | 73.2 |
Repeated dieting | 41.6 | 58.4 |
Stress, anxiety and depression | 21.5 | 88.5 |
Hormonal disorders | 22.9 | 77.1 |
Low income, unemployment | 54.3 | 45.7 |
Consequences of obesity | ||
Medical problems | 4.9 | 95.1 |
Psychological problems | 5.5 | 94.5 |
Social problems | 15.8 | 84.2 |
Statements | ||
Obesity is a disease | 11.5 | 88.5 |
Normal weight is important in health | 4.4 | 95.9 |
For overweight and obese patients even small weight loss can produce health benefits | 5.2 | 94.8 |
Most overweight patients should be treated for weight loss | 9.9 | 90.1 |
Only obese patients should be treated for weight loss | 70.0 | 30.0 |