Body shape perception in men and women without obesity during caloric restriction: a secondary analysis from the CALERIE study.

Objective: To examine body shape perception in 218 adults without obesity or history of eating disorders during caloric restriction (CR).

Methods: Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy (CALERIE) is a 2-year, randomized clinical trial using a 2:1 assignment (CR, 25% reduction in calories; Control, typical diet). For this secondary analysis, we examined perceived body shape using the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ).