Evidence Brief: Comparing self/proxy report versus direct measures of height, weight, and BMI in 0-18 year olds
This evidence summary examines current research in evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of self-reporting versus proxy reporting in height, weight and BMI in the children and adolescent population.
Resource Information
Date
March 1, 2015
Author
Public Health Ontario
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Community-at-large, Home
Age
Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Healthy Weight | Obesity
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Provincial (Ontario)
Tags
body mass index, childhood obesity, children, policy, weight, youth