Accuracy of self-reported weight compared to measured BMI among rural middle school students in Michigan

Aim Measured body mass index (BMI) is recommended for field-based assessments of overweight and obesity in all population groups. However, self-reported perception of body weight is frequently used in surveys targeting overweight and obese individuals. This study’s purpose was to examine the accurac...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of public health 2019-10, Vol.27 (5), p.603-612
Hauptverfasser: Ogunleye, Olushola O., Mabiala, Martha, Anderson, Robyn
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