Table 4.
Body mass index and body fat percentage in 9-year-old girls classified as nonpicky and picky eatersyz
|
Total Sample |
Nonpicky |
Picky |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Mean±SDa | n | Mean±SD | n | Mean±SD | |
| BMIb | 173 | 18.4±3.1 | 90 | 18.9±3.4y | 83 | 17.9±2.7z |
| Body fat %c | 164 | 26.7±7.1 | 82 | 27.8±7.4y | 82 | 25.6±6.6z |
a
SD=standard deviation.
b
BMI=body mass index; calculated as kg/m2.
c
Body fat percentage assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Not all participants provided consent for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, hence the total sample was reduced.
y
Values with different letters are significantly different at P<.05.
z
Values with different letters are significantly different at P<.05.