The reliability and validity of self-reported weight and height
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TL;DR
Results indicate that these measures are remarkably accurate indicators of actual weight and height, even in groups of people for whom one might expect the data to be of a poorer quality, such as those who are severely overweight.
Abstract
The reliability and validity of measures of self-reported weight and height are analyzed by using data on 3373 people 14–61 yr of age. Results indicate that these measures are remarkably accurate indicators of actual weight and height. The measures are valid and reliable, even in groups of people for whom one might expect the data to be of a poorer quality, such as those who are severely overweight. Nevertheless, there are some group differences in reliability and validity that may be important in some types of studies.