2015-01-29Zeitschriftenartikel
Development and Validation of Correction Formulas for Self-Reported Height and Weight to Estimate BMI in Adolescents. Results from the KiGGS Study
Brettschneider, Anna-Kristin; Rosario, Angelika Schaffrath; Wiegand, Susanna; Kollock, M.; Ellert, Ute
Objective: The use of reported instead of measured height and weight induces a bias in prevalence rates for overweight and obesity. Therefore, correction formulas are necessary. Methods: Self-reported and measured height ...