Ethnic variation in validity of the estimated obesity prevalence using self-reported weight and height measurements

• Main Authors: Verhoeff Arnoud P (Author), Viet Lucie (Author), Ujcic-Voortman Joanne K (Author), Dijkshoorn Henriëtte (Author), Uitenbroek Daan G (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We examined ethnic differences between levels of body mass index (BMI) based on self-reported and measured body height and weight and the validity of self-reports used to estimate the prevalence of obesity (BMI≥30 kg/m<sup>2<...