Table 2 Comparison between self-reported and measured values for weight, height and body mass index (BMI) in the validation sample (n = 911) of the Adventist Health Study-2.
From: Validation of self-reported anthropometrics in the Adventist Health Study 2
| Â | Self-reported | Measured | Difference* | Adjusted1 difference | Adjusted2 difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight (kg) | 77.8 | 78.0 | -0.20 | -0.20 | -0.31 |
| Â | (76.6 - 78.9) | (76.7 - 79.2) | (-0.54 to +0.14) | (-0.54 to +0.14) | (-1.20 to +0.58) |
Height (cm) | 168 | 166 | +1.57 | +1.57 | +1.66 |
| Â | (167-169) | (166-167) | (+1.31 to +0.02) | (+1.31 to +1.82) | (+0.99 to +2.33) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 27.58 | 28.2 | -0.61 | -0.61 | -0.64 |
| Â | (27.18-27.97) | (27.75-28.61) | (-0.75 to -0.46) | (-0.75 to -0.61) | (-1.02 to -0.25) |