2023
DOI: 10.3390/app13148185
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Accuracy of Assessing Weight Status in Adults by Structured Observation

Abstract: The assessment of weight status is important in many epidemiological studies, but its direct measurement is not always possible. Self-reported weight and height are often used, although previous research reported low accuracy. This study aimed to test the ability of trained observers to accurately estimate weight status in adults using structured observation. A cross-sectional study was conducted. For each participant, height and weight were estimated in categories, and weight status was recorded using Stunkar… Show more

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“…A high share of the obese participants (73% obese and 27% overweight) in the total set of 200 participants (100 per region/group) is also related with the estimation of overweight/obesity, where a "few pounds more" is mostly taken seriously when obesity is more likely than overweight, especially in the male population [42].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…A high share of the obese participants (73% obese and 27% overweight) in the total set of 200 participants (100 per region/group) is also related with the estimation of overweight/obesity, where a "few pounds more" is mostly taken seriously when obesity is more likely than overweight, especially in the male population [42].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%