Table 3 Accuracy of estimating body weight relative to overweight or obesity status.

From: Adolescent’s self-reported weight and its association with media impact on decision to lose weight and body thinness perception

Variable

Non-overweight or non-obesity (BMI < 25 kg/m2)*

Overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2)*

p-value*

Overestimation

30.4

18.4

0.028

Correct estimation

5.2

5.7

Underestimation

64.4

75.9

  1. *Overweight or obesity classification was based on the extended International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) age- and sex-specific BMI cutoff reference standards, which is equivalent to adults’ BMI at above or below 25 kg/m2 (Ref.26). Significant values are in bold.
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