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Which measures of adiposity are related to Australian adolescent's perception of their weight?
- Source :
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Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) [Acta Paediatr] 2014 Jul; Vol. 103 (7), pp. e317-24. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Apr 15. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Aim: To determine which measurement of adiposity - standardised body mass index (BMI-z), waist circumference or body fat percentage - is most closely correlated with adolescents' weight perception and whether this differs by gender.<br />Methods: Weight and height (used to calculate BMI-z), waist circumference and body fat percentage were measured in 2278 adolescents aged between 12 and 16 and compared with self-reported weight status.<br />Results: The distribution of subjects across the three weight categories (underweight, healthy weight and overweight) differed significantly between BMI-z, waist circumference and body fat percentage (p < 0.001). BMI-z was most closely aligned with perceived weight status in boys and girls, and waist circumference was also a good correlate of weight perception in boys. Boys were more likely than girls to underestimate their weight when it was defined by BMI-z; however, girls were equally likely to underestimate their weight when it was defined by waist circumference. The majority of adolescents underestimated their weight status when it was defined by BF%.<br />Conclusion: BMI-z is the closest correlate of self-perceived weight status. In the absence of internationally accepted reference values for waist circumference, BMI-z is the most appropriate measure to verify weight perception.<br /> (©2014 Foundation Acta Paediatrica. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1651-2227
- Volume :
- 103
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24661085
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.12641