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Table 3 Agreement between weight perception and classification according to BMI category for dieters and non-dieters (column %)

From: Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Weight perception

Dieters*

Non-dieters**

 

Under- weight

Normal

Overweight/obese

Under- weight

Normal

Overweight/obese

Number

n = 2

n = 112

n = 46

n = 9

n = 69

n = 10

“Too thin”

0a

1.8

0

22.2a

4.4

0

“Just right”

100

69.4a

18.8

77.8

85.5a

20.0

“Too chubby”

0

28.6

81.2a

0

10.1

80.0a

  1. aReflects correct perception of actual weight
  2. *Attempted weight loss in the past year
  3. **Did not attempt weight loss in the past year
  4. Kappa statistic: Diet group*: value: 0.43; agreement: 51%; p < 0.001; Non-diet group**: value: 0.41; agreement 63.1%; p < 0.001
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