Protocol - Weight Change Goals
- Body Composition - Body Composition by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
- Body Composition - Subscapular Skinfold Thickness
- Body Composition - Suprailiac Skinfold Thickness
- Body Composition - Triceps Skinfold Thickness
- Body Image
- Body Mass Index
- Height - Knee Height
- Height - Recumbent Length
- Height - Self-Reported Height
- Height - Standing Height
- Waist Circumference - Framingham Heart Study
- Waist Circumference - Waist Circumference NCFS
- Waist Circumference - Waist Circumference NHANES
- Weight - Measured Weight
- Weight - Self-Reported Weight
- Weight Loss/Gain
Description
This is a two-item measure of an individual’s weight change goals used in the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
Specific Instructions
Although this was originally used with grades 7-12, the PhenX Working Group members recognize that it is important for a broader age range of adolescents and adults, and a couple of states have included the question in their BRFSS.
Availability
Protocol
1. Which of the following are you trying to do about your weight?
[ ] A. Lose weight
[ ] B. Gain weight
[ ] C. Stay the same weight
[ ] D. I am not trying to do anything about my weight
2. How do you describe your weight?
A. Very underweight
B. Slightly underweight
C. About the right weight
D. Slightly overweight
E. Very overweight
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
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Child, Adolescent, Adult
Participants
Grades 7-12 and adults (see alternate wording above)
Selection Rationale
This two-item question, from the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is well validated and effective in determining an individual’s weight change goals.
Language
English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Weight Loss | HP:0001824 | HPO |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Decreased Body Weight | HP:0004325 | HPO |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Abnormality of body weight | HP:0004324 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX230701 - Weight Change Goals | 6204765 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), 2015
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Questions 69 and 70.
General References
Brener, N. D., Kann, L., McManus, T., Kinchen, S. A., Sundberg, E. C., & Ross, J. G. (2002). The reliability of the 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Questionnaire. Journal of Adolescent Health, 1(4), 336-342.
Bish, C.L., Blanck, H.M., Serdula, MK., Marcus, M., Kohl, HW 3rd, Kahn, LK. (2005). Diet and physical activity behaviors among Americans trying to lose weight: 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Obesity Research, Mar; 13(3): 596-607.
Protocol ID
230701
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX230701_WeightChange_Goals_Describe_Your_Weight | ||||
| PX230701020000 | How do you describe your weight? | N/A | ||
| PX230701_WeightChange_Goals_TryingToDo_YourWeight | ||||
| PX230701010000 | Which of the following are you trying to do more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Weight Change Goals
Release Date
September 9, 2015
Definition
A single-item question that asks an adolescent individual to identify what he or she is trying to do about his or her weight.
Purpose
The purpose is to determine an adolescent individual’s weight change goals.
Keywords
Weight change, weight loss, weight gain, obesity, weight goals, weight, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, YRBS
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 230701 | Weight Change Goals |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.