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Table 1 Accuracy of estimation of BMI by women in each weight category

From: Pregnant women’s knowledge of weight, weight gain, complications of obesity and weight management strategies in pregnancy

 

Perceived BMI category

 
  

Underweight

Normal weight

Overweight

Very overweight

Actual BMI category

Normal

8(4.5)

155(86.6)

16(8.9)

0(0)

Overweight

0(0)

34(34.3)

65(65.7)

0(0)

Obese

0(0)

5(6.7)

52(69.3)

18(24.0)

  1. Data is n (%), p < 0.05.
  2. Normal weight was defined as BMI 20-24.9 kg/m2, overweight BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2, obese BMI ≥30.
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BMC Research Notes

ISSN: 1756-0500

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