Table 2.
Proportion trying to change their weight in last 12 months by BMI category
|
Normal (n = 555)# n(%)[95% CI] |
BMI Category Over weight (n = 471)# n(%)[95% CI] |
Obese(n = 303)# n(%)[95% CI] |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tried to lose weight |
187 (33) [27–41] |
260 (55) [48.4 - 60.9] |
220 (73) [65–79.0] |
667 |
| Tried to gain weight |
33 (6.0) [3.7 - 9.4] |
6 (1.3) [0.4 - 3.9] |
2 (0.7 )[0.4 - 3.3] |
41 |
| Have not tried to change weight | 335 (60) [54–69] | 205 (44) [38–49] | 81 (27) [21–34] | 621 |
# Number less than total due to incomplete surveys.