intention of using slimming products and their possible consequences

What is it about?

Based on the concern about the indiscriminate use of slimming products, this theoretical essay sought to demonstrate factors that precede the intention of using slimming products and their possible consequences. To achieve this goal, a theoretical map was built and shows a set of relationships that influence the use of slimming products and the possible consequences of its indiscriminate use.

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Why is it important?

The main antecedents found in the literature were: speech of healthy weight, beauty stereotypes, health care, interpersonal influence, body dissatisfaction and intention to lose weight and its main consequents were: weight regain (weight cycling), treatment dependence, intestinal problems, liver disorders and heart problems.