Table 1.
Demographic and Anthropometric Measures of Children Able vs Unable to Complete the GES Study
| Completed GES (n=188) | Unable to Complete GES* (n=28) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 120 F (64%) | 15 F (54%) | 0.296 |
| Age (yrs.) | 12.5 ± 3.7 | 8.6 ± 4.2 | < 0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 46.4 ± 18.7 | 29.7 ± 19.6 | < 0.001 |
| Height (cm) | 149.2 ± 19.2 | 126.5 ± 23.6 | < 0.001 |
| BMI# (kg/m2) | 20.0 ± 4.7 | 16.8 ± 3.8 | 0.001 |
| BMI (percentile) | 56.4 ± 32.1 | 45.3 ± 35.1 | 0.11 |
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| BSA^ (m2) | 1.4 ± 0.4 | 1.0 ± 0.4 | < 0.001 |
*
Refused to eat standard meal, ate eggs only, or vomited during the study. Data presented as Mean ± SD.
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BMI = Body Mass Index
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BSA = Body Surface Area