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Prevalences (%) of overweight based on parental perception, overweight categorized by BMI (International Obesity Taskforce cut-off) and high abdominal adiposity categorized by WHtR
| Sex | Perception | BMI | WHtR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males (n 686) | 5·8 | 20·1 | 30·0 |
| Females (n 745) | 6·3 | 27·1 | 44·7 |
WHtR, waist-to-height ratio.
Prevalence of overweight by perception is significantly different from prevalence by BMI or WHtR; prevalence of overweight by BMI is significantly different from prevalence by WHtR (P < 0·05).
