Table 1.
Comparison of subject characteristics across different years and national surveys
| 2004 MEPS | 2003–2004 NHANES | |
|---|---|---|
| Age: | ||
| 6 – 9 years | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| 10 – 13 years | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| 14 – 17 years | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 18 – 39 years | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| 40 – 59 years | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| 60 – 85 years | 18.5% | 16.6% |
| Sex: | ||
| Females | 50.9% | 51.3% |
| Males | 49.1% | 48.7% |
| Race: | ||
| Non Hispanic Whites | 68.4% | 69.5% |
| Non Hispanic Blacks | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Hispanics | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Children BMI: | ||
| Normal | 63.4% | 63.7% |
| At Risk of Overweight | 15.8% | 17.7% |
| Overweight Class 1 | 14.5% | 14.0% |
| Overweight Class 2 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Adult BMI: | ||
| Normal | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Overweight | 35.0% | 32.9% |
| Obesity Class 1 | 16.4% | 19.2% |
| Obesity Class 2 | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Obesity Class 3 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Mean Adult BMI (std. err.) | 27.20 (0.06) | 28.10 (0.15) |