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®) and a portable stadiometer (SECA ®), respectively. Before measuring weight and height, the participants were instructed to remove any heavy clothing and their shoes. The machines were calibrated on a daily basis according to the manufacturer’s manual. Height measurements were taken with heels, buttocks and upper back in contact with the stadiometer. Weight (in kg) divided by height (in meters-squared) was used to calculate body mass index (BMI). A person was considered to be overweight/o...