Ethnic variation in validity of classification of overweight and obesity using self-reported weight and height in American women and men: the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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Authors

RF Gillum · Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

Christopher T. Sempos · National Institutes of Health

Abstract

Under-estimation of the prevalence of overweight or obesity based on height and weight self-reported at interview varied significantly among ethnic groups independent of other variables.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Obesity and Health Practices Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nutrition Journal

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 27-27

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-4-27

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