Table 2. Difference in BMI between the FID categories.
| Early-Pubertal Girls (n = 70) | Mid to Post-Pubertal Girls (n = 118) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean±sd | Mean±sd | ||
| Desire to be fatter | 20.41±4.1 [n = 13] | 23.81±4.9 [n = 35] | 0.001C |
| Satisfied | 17.35±1.7 [n = 14] | 21.04±2.7 [n = 17] | |
| Desire to be thinner | 16.68±3.0 [n = 43] | 19.89±3.1 [n = 66] | 0.001D |
Values are presented as means ± standard deviation (SD) using ANOVA (one-way).
C—Significant differences in BMI between girls who desired to be fatter and those girls who are satisfied with their current body sizes.
D—Significant differences in BMI between girls who desired to be thinner and those girls who are satisfied with their current body sizes.