Arch Med Sci
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The validity of self-reported vs. measured body weight and height and the effect of self-perception.
The objective was to assess the validity of self-reported body weight and height and the possible influence of self-perception of body mass index (BMI) status on the actual BMI during the adolescent period. ⋯ The results of this study demonstrated that in determining obesity and overweight statuses, non-accurate weight perception is a potential risk for students.