| Item | (Mean ±SD) |
|---|---|
| 1. It is unhealthy to be overweight. | 4.4 ± (1.03) |
| 2. It is okay to be overweight. | 1.9 ± (1.11) |
| 3. Overweight people should try to lose weight | 4.5 ± (0.91) |
| 4. It is hard to keep at a healthy weight | 3.6 ± (1.18) |
| 5. It is easier to eat healthy and exercise with family support/ help | 4.3 ± (0.95) |
| 6. Earning a prize facilitate eating fruits and vegetables, get more exercise, and spend less time playing video/ computer games. | 3.9 ± (1.04) |
| 7. Obesity makes people isolated from others because of their appearance | 2.7 ± (1.29) |
| 8. Obesity reduces self-esteem and self-confidence | 2.9 ± (1.30) |
| 9. Obesity among young people is a manifestation of manhood and prestige that enhance other’s respect | 2.6 ± (1.35) |
| 10. Maintaining ideal body weight is a goal to improve the external appearance only | 3.4 ± (1.36) |
| 11. School should help students who are already overweight or who want to prevent themselves from becoming overweight | 4.2 ± (0.99) |
| 12. I am personally interested in eating healthy and getting enough exercise | 4.1 ± (1.05) |
| Total students’ attitude toward obesity | 3.5 ± (0.39) |