Table 1.
Mean Difference Between Self-Reported and Measured Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index, by Sex, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001-2006a
| Characteristic | Self-Reported | Measured | Mean Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||
| Standing height, cm | 177.67 | 176.45 | 1.22 (1.15, 1.28) |
| Weight, kg | 87.55 | 87.25 | 0.30 (0.20, 0.40) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.62 | 27.96 | −0.34 (−0.38, −0.30) |
| Women | |||
| Standing height, cm | 162.99 | 162.31 | 0.68 (0.62, 0.74) |
| Weight, kg | 72.46 | 73.85 | −1.39 (−1.48, −1.30) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.20 | 28.02 | −0.82 (−0.85, −0.77) |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.
a
Data source: NHANES, 2001-2006. Estimates were weighted to produce unbiased national estimates.