Published on in Vol 16, No 1 (2014): January

How Accurate is Web-Based Self-Reported Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults?

How Accurate is Web-Based Self-Reported Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults?

How Accurate is Web-Based Self-Reported Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index in Young Adults?

Kirrilly Pursey   1 * , BND ;   Tracy L Burrows   1 * , BND, PhD ;   Peter Stanwell   2 * , PhD ;   Clare E Collins   1 * , BSC, Dip Nutr&Diet, PhD

1 Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia

2 Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Translational Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia

*all authors contributed equally

Corresponding Author:

  • Tracy L Burrows, BND, PhD
  • Faculty of Health and Medicine
  • Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition
  • University of Newcastle
  • University Drive
  • Callaghan, 2308
  • Australia
  • Phone: 61 0249215514
  • Fax: 61 0249217053
  • Email: Tracy.Burrows@newcastle.edu.au