Protocol - Maximum Adult Weight
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Description
The protocol contains an interview question asking the study participant to recall his or her maximum adult weight.
Specific Instructions
Participants are told to report, to the best of their ability, their maximum adult weight in pounds or kilograms. For women, specify that the weight should not be reported for times that they were pregnant.
The following protocol is part of a computerized interview. This may also be used in a non- computerized format. In addition, this could be used as a personal interview or self-administered format.
The following protocol is part of a computerized interview. This may also be used in a non- computerized format. In addition, this could be used as a personal interview or self-administered format. What is the most {you have/[participant]* has} ever weighed? [Do not include any times when {you were/she was} pregnant.]
Availability
Protocol
Maximum Adult Weight
1. What is the most {you have/SP has} ever weighed? [Do not include any times when {you were/she was} pregnant.]Note to interviewer: ENTER WEIGHT IN POUNDS OR KILOGRAMS
DISPLAY OPTIONAL SENTENCE {Do not include . . .} ONLY IF SP IS FEMALE.
|__|
1[ ]ENTER WEIGHT IN POUNDS
2[ ]ENTER WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS
7[ ]REFUSED (END OF SECTION)
9[ ]DON’T KNOW (END OF SECTION)
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ENTER NUMBER OF POUNDS
OR
|___|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF KILOGRAMS
7777[ ]REFUSED (END OF SECTION)
9999[ ]DON’T KNOW (END OF SECTION)
2. How old {were you/was SP} then? [If you dont know {your/his/her} exact age, please make your best guess.]
|___|___|___|
ENTER AGE IN YEARS
7777[ ]REFUSED (END OF SECTION)
9999[ ]DON’T KNOW (END OF SECTION)
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Physical Examination
Lifestage
Adult, Senior
Participants
Participant older than 18 years
Selection Rationale
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019-2020 protocols were selected as best practice methodology and are some of the most widely used protocols to assess weight. The studies from which these protocols are derived provide a valid national comparator database.
Language
Chinese, English, Spanish
While the English version of this protocol has been updated, the available translations have not and reflect a previous version. These differences may impact the compatibility between the English and Spanish/Chinese versions. It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine if the translations are sufficiently compatible with the English version for their research and subsequent analysis.
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
The PhenX Steering Committee (SC) reviewed this protocol in October 2023. Guidance from the SC includes:
- Updated protocol
Protocol Name from Source
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), Weight History Questionnaire, 2019-2020
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2019-2020. Weight History - WHQ ( Questions WHQ.147 and WHQ.150). Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
General References
None
Protocol ID
21002
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX021002_Maximum_Adult_Weight_Most_Ever_Weight | ||||
| PX021002010001 | What is the most {you have/SP has} ever more | N/A | ||
| PX021002_Maximum_Adult_Weight_Most_Ever_Weight_Age | ||||
| PX021002020004 | How old {were you/was SP} then? [If you more | N/A | ||
| PX021002_Maximum_Adult_Weight_Most_Ever_Weight_Age_Refused | ||||
| PX021002020004 | How old {were you/was SP} then? [If you more | N/A | ||
| PX021002_Maximum_Adult_Weight_Most_Ever_Weight_Kilograms | ||||
| PX021002010003 | What is the most {you have/SP has} ever more | N/A | ||
| PX021002_Maximum_Adult_Weight_Most_Ever_Weight_Pounds | ||||
| PX021002010002 | What is the most {you have/SP has} ever more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Maximum Adult Weight
Release Date
September 16, 2024
Definition
Self-reported maximum adult weight of participant
Purpose
Maximum adult weight is correlated with assessments of an individual’s body mass index, currently and over time, and is related to overall health status.
Keywords
Anthropometrics, body mass index, BMI, obesity, NHANES
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 21002 | Maximum Adult Weight |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.