Table 2. Percentage Distribution of Male Body Mass Index (BMI) and Fasting Plasma Glucose Levels (N = 38), Hualapai Youth Participating in a School-Based Intervention to Prevent Diabetes, Arizona, 2004–2006.
| Measure | Baseline, % | End of Evaluation, % | P Valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight classification by BMI percentile | |||
| Normal (5th to <85th percentile) | 29.0 | 21.2 | .67 |
| Overweight (85th to <95th percentile) | 18.4 | 23.0 | |
| Obese (≥95th percentile) | 52.6 | 55.8 | |
| Classification by fasting glucose level, mg/dL | |||
| Normal (<100) | 34.2 | 46.2 | .01 |
| Prediabetes (100–125) | 44.7 | 51.9 | |
| Diabetes mellitus (≥126) | 21.1 | 1.9 | |
a
P values determined using t test.