Table 2.
Comparison between self-reported and measured values for weight, height and body mass index (BMI) in the validation sample (n = 911) of the Adventist Health Study-2.
| Self-reported | Measured | Difference* | Adjusted1 difference | Adjusted2 difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 77.8 | 78.0 | -0.20 | -0.20 | -0.31 |
| (76.6 - 78.9) | (76.7 - 79.2) | (-0.54 to +0.14) | (-0.54 to +0.14) | (-1.20 to +0.58) | |
| Height (cm) | 168 | 166 | +1.57 | +1.57 | +1.66 |
| (167-169) | (166-167) | (+1.31 to +0.02) | (+1.31 to +1.82) | (+0.99 to +2.33) | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.58 | 28.2 | -0.61 | -0.61 | -0.64 |
| (27.18-27.97) | (27.75-28.61) | (-0.75 to -0.46) | (-0.75 to -0.61) | (-1.02 to -0.25) |
BMI: Body Mass Index.
*Difference: self-reported - measured.
1) Adjusted for time-lag between self-reported and measured anthropometric variables through ANCOVA.
2) Adjusted for time-lag between self-reported and measured anthropometric variables, race, age, and sex through ANCOVA.