Body Image and Healthy Weight: Evidence-Based Nutrition, Hydration, and Psychological Drivers of “Best Body”
“Best body” is often used socially to imply an ideal physique, but medically it maps onto two related domains: (1) weight status and body composition (fat mass, lean mass, visceral adiposity) and (2) body image—an internal, psychological representation of one’s body that can drive health behaviors and distress. An evidence-based medical approach distinguishes between objective… Read More »