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Validation of self-reported height and weight in a large, nationwide cohort of U.S. adults.

James M HodgeRoma ShahMarjorie L McCulloughSusan M GapsturAlpa V Patel
Published in: PloS one (2020)
Overall, height, weight, and BMI were well-reported, and this study further suggests that BMI computed from self-reported weight and height is a valid measure in men and women across different socio-demographic groups.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • computed tomography
  • cross sectional
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • magnetic resonance
  • diffusion weighted imaging