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Comparison of Body Mass Indices (BMIs) Calculated From Self-Reported and Measured Values With Percentage Distribution for BMI Ranges in 5,076 Women Aged 18–49, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III.
| Measured BMI | BMI Based on Self-Report | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <20 | 20–24 | 25–29 | 30+ | |
| <20 | 76.9 | 6.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 20–24 | 22.2 | 76.0 | 7.0 | 0.3 |
| 25–29 | 0.7 | 16.4 | 68.8 | 5.0 |
| 30+ | 0.2 | 1.3 | 24.2 | 94.7 |
| All | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
