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Gender differences in the accuracy of self-reported weight

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Apr 01, 1994
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Nancy E. Betz, Laurie Mintz, Gena Speakmon (1994). Gender differences in the accuracy of self-reported weight. Sex Roles, 30(7-8), 543-552. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01420801