Table 2. Descriptive statistics: characteristics of the sample.
| % (n a) | Mean (SD, Range) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 39.78 (9.93, 21-67) | |
| Age Group | ||
| 18-30 years old | 17.0% (60) | |
| 31-50 years old | 66.8% (235) | |
| 51+ years old | 16.2% (57) | |
| High Income (>$2001 per month) | 44.4% (148) | |
| Education Level of High School or Higher | 48.3% (170) | |
| Born outside of the United States | 96.4% (333) | |
| Acculturation | ||
| Anglo Orientation Score | 2.33 (0.69, 1.08-4.54) | |
| Mexican Orientation Score | 4.15 (0.44, 2.35-5.00) | |
| Acculturation Score | 1.82 (0.90, - 3.49-1.95) | |
| Body Mass Index Category | ||
| Normal | 19.5% (68) | |
| Overweight | 39.0% (136) | |
| Obese | 41.5% (145) | |
| Physical Activity Level | ||
| Low | 24.7% (87) | |
| Medium | 22.4% (79) | |
| High | 52.8% (186) | |
| Mean Body Mass Index | 29.61 (5.52, 16.13-50.35) | |
| Mean Energy Intake (mjs) | 7.88 (2.95, 2.12-22.90) | |
| Mean Basal Metabolic Rate | 6.11 (0.72, 4.70-10.40) | |
| Mean EIrep:BMR b | 1.29 (0.49, 0.32-3.84) |
a
n ranged from 333 to 352 due to missing data
b
EIrep:BMR is the ratio of reported energy intake to basal metabolic rate