The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference with Self-Esteem in Iranian Young Men

Abstract

Accepted: 3 Jan, 2017 Abstract Background and Objectives: Today, the criteria of social acceptance and success, have changed, which affect psychological health, including self-esteem. On the other hand, obesity and overweight have increased in recent decades, which have many effects on the incidence of physical and psychological diseases. This study was carried out with the aim of investigating the relationship between obesity, waist circumference, and body fat with self-esteem in young men.