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Table 4 Distribution of overestimation and underestimation of weight according to BMI and Gender

From: Weight misperception amongst youth of a developing country: Pakistan -a cross-sectional study

BMI

Overestimation

Underestimation

N = 227

N = 367

 

Male

%

Female

%

Male

%

Female

%

Underweight

66

29

148

65.2

-

-

-

-

Normal

9

4

4

1.8

134

36.5

26

7.1

Overweight

-

-

-

-

104

28.3

36

9.8

Obese

-

-

-

-

58

15.8

9

2.5

  1. Table shows the distribution of overestimation and underestimation of weight in the participants on the basis of BMI and gender. Overestimation and underestimation is further divided into subcategories formed by BMI and gender. Percentages have been calculated from total number (N) for either overestimation or underestimation. Highest values have been highlighted.
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BMC Public Health

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