Estimates of the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States based on data collected by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System are likely to __________ the true prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S.

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The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System relies on self-reported data, which can lead to underestimation of overweight and obesity prevalence due to factors like underreporting of weight or overreporting of height by individuals.

Estimates of the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United