Table 1.
Characteristics of the EAT 2010 and Project F-EAT Samples
| EAT 2010 Adolescents (N=2231) | Project F-EAT Parents/Caregivers (N=3431) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Age | ||
| 14.4 (2.0) | 42.3 (8.6) | |
| N (Mean) | N (Mean) | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1045 (46.8) | 1282 (37.4) |
| Female | 1186 (53.2) | 2149 (62.6) |
| N (%) | N (%) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 448 (20.1) | 979 (29.8) |
| African American | 611 (27.4) | 823 (25.1) |
| Hispanic | 392 (17.6) | 595 (18.1) |
| Asian American | 455 (20.4) | 717 (21.8) |
| Mixed race/other | 325 (15.6) | 169 (5.2) |
| Family Income Level | ||
| Less than $20,000 | -- | 1041 (31.3) |
| $20,000 – $34,999 | -- | 726 (21.6) |
| $35,000 – $49,999 | -- | 522 (15.6) |
| $50,000 – $74,999 | -- | 413 (12.4) |
| $75,000 + | -- | 641(19.1) |
| Weight Status | ||
| Underweight | 130 (6.4) | 223 (6.5) |
| Normal Weight | 1102 (54.1) | 966 (28.0) |
| Overweight | 359 (17.6) | 1191 (34.6) |
| Obese | 446 (21.9) | 1066 (30.9) |