Variable adbmicat: Adult BMI category [C]

Literal Question

The variable was created from multiple survey questions, specifically D1. and D2.

Descriptive Text

The adult BMI variable was calculated from height and weight variables provided by respondents (if in metric converted to US measurements) using the following equation: BMI= (mass (lbs)*703)/(height (in)^2). This value was then used to categorize individuals as Normal (BMI<25), Overweight (BMI>=25 & BMI<30), and Obese (BMI>=30). The universe for this variable includes all adult respondents age 18 and older.

Values	Categories	N	NW
1	Normal weight	1875	907,079.9	31.3%
2	Overweight	1610	990,649.1	34.2%
3	Obese	1472	880,969.5	30.4%
9	Refused	159	118,196.8	4.1%
0	NIU - child	1378	1,188,993.7

Summary Statistics

Valid cases	5116	2896895.301
Missing cases	1378	1188993.699
This variable is numeric

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