Table 4.
Distribution of overestimation and underestimation of weight according to BMI and Gender
|
BMI |
Overestimation |
Underestimation |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
N = 227 |
N = 367 |
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| Male | % | Female | % | Male | % | Female | % | |
|
Underweight |
66 |
29 |
148 |
65.2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Normal |
9 |
4 |
4 |
1.8 |
134 |
36.5 |
26 |
7.1 |
|
Overweight |
- |
- |
- |
- |
104 |
28.3 |
36 |
9.8 |
| Obese | - | - | - | - | 58 | 15.8 | 9 | 2.5 |
Table shows the distribution of overestimation and underestimation of weight in the participants on the basis of BMI and gender. Overestimation and underestimation is further divided into subcategories formed by BMI and gender. Percentages have been calculated from total number (N) for either overestimation or underestimation. Highest values have been highlighted.