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Number of participants who under‐reported, accurately reported or over‐reported
| Lean participants (N = 27) | Participants with obesity (N = 26) | |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight | ||
| Under‐reporters (extreme)* | 16 (3) | 18 (9) |
| Accurate reporters | 4 | 3 |
| Over‐reporters (extreme)* | 7 (3) | 5 (0) |
| Home food inventory | ||
| Under‐reporters | 6 | 14 |
| Accurate reporters | 3 | 1 |
| Over‐reporters | 18 | 11 |
Extreme misreporting was defined as a deviation of 2.27 kg or more from a participant's actual body weight.
